Wind Low Round Barrow(s) View all content for Wind Low

The barrow measures 16x12m by 0.5m high, dated to the Bronze age,it is topped by the socketed base of a medieval cross. Thomas Bateman excavated in 1846 discovering a central cist and the disturbed remains of three adult and two infant burials accompanied by burnt bones, pot shards, flint tools, and parts of a shale bracelet and a necklace delicately made from jet and ivory. Both the cist and the barrows kerb both noted by Bareman have been removed at some point.

Posted by stubob 29th July 2006ce

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