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Friden Hollow

Round Barrow(s)

<b>Friden Hollow</b>Posted by stubobImage © stubob
Nearest Town:Bakewell (8km NNE)
OS Ref (GB):   SK174613 / Sheet: 119
Latitude:53° 8' 53.46" N
Longitude:   1° 44' 23.31" W

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<b>Friden Hollow</b>Posted by stubob

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Measuring 16x16m and below 0.5m in height the barrow is dated to the Bronze Age.

Excavated in 1825 by William Bateman and in 1844 by son Thomas. Traces of burnt bone from a cremation were found along with later Anglian additions.
stubob Posted by stubob
29th July 2006ce
Edited 2nd August 2006ce