Monument record 4167 - Castle Cob Tumulus

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Summary

Prehistoric burial mound

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Tumulus noted by (2) as being 22m in diameter, lying on the apex of Castle Cob (1). Currently scheduled as a Motte [CSMR:- 898], however it was previously scheduled as a Barrow.


<1> Lancaster Archaeological Unit, 2001, Cheshire Boreholes Cheshire: Archaeological Assessment, 42 (Client Report). SCH4257.

<2> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester (Book). SCH1389.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Client Report: Lancaster Archaeological Unit. 2001. Cheshire Boreholes Cheshire: Archaeological Assessment. R2375. S0260. B1211B. 42.
  • <2> Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 533 734 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ57SW
Civil Parish MANLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County KINGSWOOD, DELAMERE, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 21 2010 10:52AM