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If you are taking a walk from the Hurlers to the Cheesewring, take a right turn about half way and investigate this barrow. While the other two sites will probably be swarming with visitors, it seems no-one ever comes here which is a shame (or a good thing, depending on your point of view), as this is where the Rillaton cup- a corrugated gold beaker- was found. The cup was discovered in 1818 when the stone grave to the east of the barrow was opened, along with a skeleton and bronze dagger. There is also a rather large hole in the top of the mound, probably caused by treasure hunters looking for more burial 'goodies'

Posted by Chris Collyer 13th April 2002ce

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