Cawthorne Camps Round Barrow(s) View all content for Cawthorne Camps

Although Cawthorne is famous for its Roman remains, it was by no means unoccupied before they arrived. James Ruddock of Pickering opened a barrow at Cawthorne on 26th November 1849 and found a bronze dagger, a flint spearhead and two skeletons. Ruddock was said to have opened over 300 barrows. Another 19th century barrow digger, Thomas Kendal of Pickering, excavated a chariot burial close to the camps. Numerous beakers and food vessels have also been found in the Cawthorne area.

Posted by fitzcoraldo 23rd November 2002ce

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