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Monument record MDR14113 - Probable prehistoric barrow, off Green Lane, Wilson

Type and Period (1)

  • (Prehistoric - 500000 BC to 42 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

The site of a probable prehistoric barrow, approximately 35 metres in diameter. It is situated on the top of a ridge and is prominent on the skyline. (1-2) The site is visible on aerial photographs from 1971-2 and can still be seen on Bing Maps Bird's Eye View [2014]. (3-4)

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Fawcett, G. 2013. Personal communication to D Barrett.
  • <2> Personal Observation: Barrett, D. Observations from map/aerial photographs, site visit or other personal communication. Site visit 10/10/2013.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: 1971. Fairey Surveys 1:12000.
  • <4> *Internet Web Site: Bing Maps. www.bing.com/maps. Website viewed 09/01/2014.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 4009 2454 (121m by 116m)
Civil Parish MELBOURNE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 8 2015 11:10AM

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