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Monument Number 4584
Hob Uid: 4584
Location : Northumberland Cartington
Grid Ref : NU0748001580
Summary : A round barrow situated in a prominent position on a gentle southwest slope on the top of a ridge, which falls away very steeply to the south and west. Field investigations carried out in 1957 and 1971 failed to locate the barrow due to dense forest and undergrowth.
More information : [NU 0748 0158] Tumulus [NR] (1) As the hill has been closely planted with trees by the late Lord Armstrong, the tumulus will be most difficult to find. (2) The tumulus is situated upon a gentle SW slope upon the top of a ridge, which falls away very steeply to the S and W. It is in a prominent position at approx 620 feet above sea level. The area is densely forested with pines and the site was not investigated. (3) Unlocated in dense undergrowth. (4)

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Source details : OS 6" 1926
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Source details : 3rd Series (Brewis, Dixon)
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Source details : F1 ASP 25-JAN-57
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Source Number : 4
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Source details : F2 BHP 13-SEP-71
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Bronze Age
Display Date : Bronze Age
Monument End Date : -700
Monument Start Date : -2600
Monument Type : Round Barrow
Evidence : Uncertain Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NU 00 SE 45
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1957-01-25
End Date : 1957-01-25

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1971-09-13
End Date : 1971-09-13

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 4584