Monument record 438/0/12 - Mote Hill/The Mount
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Full Description
1841 - Excavations by Kenrick on site of medieval motte. At the surface was a layer of clay, earth and sand, 3ft thick containing a number of 17th century military relics. Tradition says thast the existing disused mound was raised higher by the Parliamentarians besieging the town in 1643 to place a cannon on it (1).
<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 5/59-68 Kenrick 1853 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NW23/1960 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Grealey S, 1976, The Archaeology of Warrington's Past, /40 (Book). SCH3046.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 5/59-68 Kenrick 1853.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ68NW23/1960.
- <3> SCH3046 Book: Grealey S. 1976. The Archaeology of Warrington's Past. /40.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 616 885 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NW |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 5 2024 3:10PM