Monument Number 16940 |
| Hob Uid: 16940 | |
Location :
Northumberland
Corsenside
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| Grid Ref : NY8887087730 |
| Summary : Bronze age round cairn surviving as a structure, incorporating Roman milestone (not in situ). Scheduled. |
More information : [NY 88878773] Tumulus [OE] (1)
A grass covered mound 9.0m diameter and 0.6m high. No trace of ditch
or retaining circle. The adjacent ridge and furrow ploughing swings
to avoid the mound.
Situated on a slight eastern slope about 650 feet above OD.with an
extensive view to the east, it may well be a tumulus. (2)
As described. Published survey (25") revised. (3)
NY 8887 8772. Round cairn 580m N of Woodhouse. Scheduled RSM No
21037. The earth and stone cairn measures 9m in diameter and up to
0.6m high. A slight hollow in the top of the cairn is the result of
an unrecorded partial excavation. A Roman milestone (NY 88 NE 8)
2m high erected on the edge of the cairn is included in the
scheduling. (4)
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