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The Bridestones (Burial Chamber) — Images (click to view fullsize) |
    
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Posted by postman18th February 2016ce |
Gawsworth Henge — Images |
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Posted by juamei6th January 2016ce |
Somerford Bridge (Long Barrow) — Miscellaneous |
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Roadside view 21.7.15 Directions: On the western outskirts of Congleton, next to the A54. My initial approach was via the minor road to the west but this soon became a no-no as the fields were in crop - corn I think. We carried on north and turned right onto the A54 to take us into Congleton. I thought that was that. I was surprised to then see the long barrow quite close to this road. It is easily seen as a long low mound, covered in large mature trees. Parking could be tricky but probably the best place would be the muddy access road leading to the housing construction site - still on-going. Fortunately these new houses are still a little way from the long barrow. How close they are planning to build I don't know? Due to a combination of the long drive, a car load of hungry and tired people who were keen to get to a cafe in Congleton for breakfast and the rain I didn't actually get to have a proper visit. Perhaps next time? |
Posted by CARL 22nd July 2015ce |
Jodrell Bank Farm (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 21.7.15 Directions: On the western side of the A535, a short distance south of Jodrell Bank, opposite a school. We parked in the school drive entrance (school was closed) and I carefully crossed the busy road. Unfortunately the field was in crop (wheat) and therefore I was unable to make out any trace of the barrow. E.H. state: A bowl barrow 50m south of Jodrell Bank Farm. It is an earthen oval mound 1.3m high by 58m x 40m. In 1977 cremations were exposed during ploughing across the mound. |
Posted by CARL 22nd July 2015ce |
Bate Mill Tumuli (Barrow / Cairn Cemetery) — Miscellaneous |
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Drive by 21.7.15 Directions: To the west of the A535. A short distance north of the famous Jodrell Bank. As Posties photos show, the fields where the barrows lie are undulating and the ploughed down barrows are not easy to spot - particularly on a drive-by. The A535 is a busy road and parking is tricky. E.H. state the 3 barrows are between 0.75m and 1m high x 35m in diameter. The barrows have been carbon dated to c1900BC. The cremated remains of a young woman was discovered within a leather container when one of the barrows was excavated in the 1970s. |
Posted by CARL 22nd July 2015ce |
The Bridestones (Burial Chamber) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 21.7.15 Directions: East of Congleton along minor roads. The two large upright stones are easy to see from the road and we parked outside the (posh) appropriately named Bridestone House (up for sale if you are interested!) We didn't park in the lane next to the stones as it gives access to Bridestone Natural Stone suppliers and judging by the amount of mud on the road it sees a lot of use. We didn't want to risk blocking a lorry etc. Anyway, I walked up the lane (in the rain) and through the wooden gate. Next to the gate is a prostrate large moss covered stone - is this from the burial chamber? It is certainly large enough to have been? The site appears to have been restored at some point with one of the large (approx 3 metre) having been cemented back together again. Having said that, the site is certainly impressive and offers fine views west over Congleton and the surrounding low lying area. I had the place to myself and am glad to report no sign of litter or barking dogs! This is an excellent place to visit and well worth stopping off for when in the area. Pity about the rain! |
Posted by CARL 22nd July 2015ce |
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