Monument record 1817 - Possible round barrow, Barrows Field
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Summary
Tumulus. Said to be covered with trees at a spot known locally as 'Barrow's Field', near Pigeonhouse Farm. No trace of a barrow in the vicinity. The only artificial feature is a large tree-covered marl-pit, which may be the site indicated.
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.
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Full Description
Tumulus reported by Graham Webster. Said to be covered with trees at a spot known locally as 'Barrow's Field', near Pigeonhouse Farm. No trace of a barrow in the vicinity. The only artificial feature is a large tree-covered marl-pit, which may be the site indicated by Webster. The farmer was unaware of any mound (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ45NE3/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<2> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.67 1977 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 471 571 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ45NE |
| Civil Parish | HANDLEY, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HANDLEY, HANDLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 10 2024 4:12PM