More information : (SZ 17269069) (One of group of four) Tumuli (NR) (1) A barrow situated near the highest point of the Head, measuring about 100 ft in diameter and 6 ft high. Fully excavated 1911-12. It was largely composed of sand with a profusion of flints, a number being artefacts; and contained three cremated burials, in two overhanging-rim urns and one large two-handled urn, and probably 4 other urns (in whole or in part). There were also small sunken 'pockets' containing burnt matter. (2) A mutilated heather-covered mound. Diam 10.0m, Ht 1.0m. (3) No change. Published 1:2500 survey revised. (4)
Barrow 7 (Bushe Fox barrow II) A round barrow 30m in diameter, 2m high. No description of the mound was given during excavation, but it is known that at least one urn was found beneath the old ground surface. No central burial was located but at least 15 secondary cremations were noted. Vessel types recorded include a biconical urn of the Trevisker series, collared urns and food vessels. Flint implements including a Palaeolithic burin were also recovered. (5) |