More information : In the churchyard at Middleton, are two mounds on which are standing two very old yew trees. (1)
(SO 53977735) An oval tumulus reported by the Rev. Prebendary J.R. Burton, 11th Dec.1924. He has an old photograph showing two mounds, one small. ? Motte; a most unlikely site for a barrow. (2)
This feature consists of a nearly circular mound some 20.0m. across and 2.7m. high, with a smaller, flat-topped mound adjoining it to the NE. It has the appearance of a small motte, and stands on the highest point of land hereabouts, with commanding views in all directions. Resurveyed at 1;2500. (3)
Only one mound was clearly discernable during field investigation by the OS Reviser. (4) |