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Knockcross
Hob Uid: 10086
Location : Cumbria Allerdale Bowness
Grid Ref : NY2301062750
Summary : Site of a mound which is no longer visible - possibly the site of a barrow or Roman watchtower.
More information : [NY23016275] Tumulus [GT] (1) "Knockcross is a mound resembling an ancient British barrow, but has been somewhat encroached upon by the road." "At this place the hilt of a sword and part of the blade was found a few years ago" (2). Collingwood (3) suggests that Knockcross and Fishers Cross which both lie in front of the wall, may, if Roman, be watch Towers belonging to the Vallum series. No Roman finds have been made here. "In 1785 only an upright stone stood here (4). (2-4) No intelligible remains. Published survey (25") revised. (5)

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Source details : 6" 1957
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Source details : (R G Collingwood)
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Vol(s) : 29, 1929

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Source details : (W G Collingwood)
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Vol(s) : 26, 1926

Source Number : 5
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Source details : F1 BHP 22-NOV-68
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Later Prehistoric
Display Date : Later Prehistoric
Monument End Date : 43
Monument Start Date : -4000
Monument Type : Round Barrow
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence

Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
Monument End Date : 410
Monument Start Date : 43
Monument Type : Tower
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence

Monument Period Name : Uncertain
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Monument Type : Mound
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 26 SW 5
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1968-11-22
End Date : 1968-11-22

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