Old Wingate

Nearest town:
Peterlee (6km NE)
OS reference:
NZ38143745
OS sheet:
93
Latitude:
54° 43' 49.32 N
Longitude:
1° 24' 27.63 W
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Images

Image of Old Wingate (Long Cairn) by FARMERDODDS

A probable Neolithic long barrow is preserved as a slight rise of a ground on a ploughed field. The area of the mound is considerably more stony than its surrounding. The monument is located on a gentle slope which descends towards the south.

Image credit: FARMERDODDS
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FARMERDODDS Dec 18, 2022
Image of Old Wingate (Long Cairn) by FARMERDODDS

A Bronze Age round barrow is located on the summit of a low knoll, few metres north of the Neolithic long barrow. It has 14m in diameter and reaches up to 1.2m of height, it is easily distinguishable.

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FARMERDODDS Dec 18, 2022

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