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Taplow

Hillfort

<b>Taplow</b>Posted by RiotGibbonImage © RiotGibbon
The famous Anglo-Saxon barrow was built within an Iron Age hillfort.
Also known as:
  • Taeppa's Mound

Nearest Town:Maidenhead (2km WSW)
OS Ref (GB):   SU906821 / Sheet: 175
Latitude:51° 31' 48" N
Longitude:   0° 41' 37.52" W

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Details of the lost prehistoric fort that may have influenced the siting of the later barrow.
Posted by RiotGibbon
21st August 2001ce
Edited 15th February 2006ce