Monument record MDR11556 - Barrow, north-east of Gib Hill, Middleton and Smerrill
Type and Period (1)
- BOWL BARROW ? (Bronze Age - 2350 BC? to 701 BC?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
SK 1592 6335. Low bowl-shaped mound measuring seven metres in length, five and half metres in breadth and 0.3 metres in height. It is located on a plateau-like ridgetop although with relatively poor visibility. This small low mound may be a barrow similar to 8.36 [SMR 31045] although it is less convincing, being smaller and close to shallow hollows which may be quarry pits. The mound is symmetrical and looks unrobbed. (1,2).
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDR2466 Unpublished document: Barnatt, J. 1989. The Peak District Barrow Survey (updated 1994). Site 8.37.
- <2> SDR19645 Unpublished document: Barnatt, J (PDNPA). 1991. Upper Oldhams Farm, Middleton-by-Youlgreave, archaeological survey, 1991, archaeological interpretation and recommendations on presentation. Feature no. 3.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 15904 63387 (13m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MIDDLETON AND SMERRILL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3732
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2020 8:23PM