Monument record 513 - Possible Bronze Age Barrow
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Summary
A Tumulus is marked at this location on the Ordnance Survey map. There is no trace of earthworks in the area. The ground is much disturbed and partly covered by a large slag-tip. Tumulus is a broad term for an artificial mound such as a round barrow. Round barrows are a type of burial mound, particularly used in the Bronze Age. Mounds of earth and stone were placed over a burial or cremation. A single barrow could be re-used for several later burials.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Tumulus on OS map (1). No trace of tumulus in this area.Ground much disturbed and partly covered by a large slag-tip (2).
<1> 1843, OS 2 inch Field Survey Map, 80 NE 1843 (Maps and Plans). SCH2469.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NE12/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.55 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 68 88 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NE |
| Civil Parish | RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LYMM, LYMM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2022 3:02PM