More information : [NZ 20881515 JHO] TUMULUS [OE] (1) Tumulus in CLIFFE PARK. (2) Barrow, diameter N-S 23.6m, E-W 24.6m. Ht. at E.side 2.4m., at W. side 0.5m. No ditch. Tree covered bowl barrow. (3)
NZ 209 152. (Betty Watson's Hill round barrow), and round barrow 200yds (180m) to the SW. Scheduled No NY/611. (4)
It has been suggested by a PastScape user that this is a medieval motte or castle remains, rather than a barrow and that the name should be Howe Hill though apparently this is a common name in the area. (6) |