MONUMENT NO. 16075

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A suggested barrow or Medieval motte is situated here, but it is most likely to be a natural feature. The mound measures 62 by 40 metres overall and is 4 metres high.

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(NY 87123849) "Large mound, possible a barrow. Local tradition that 'a King was buried there'." (1)

A grass and tree covered mound measuring 62 by 40m. overall and with a maximum height of 4m, the near flat top measuring 24 by 14m. A stoney construction is visible in the sides. The dimensions and situation of the mound suggest that it is unlikely to be a tumulus, but more probably a motte. There are no traces of a ditch or bailey. (2)

This mound, which is oval in shape and situated at the foot of sloping ground, is not a barrow nor does it resemble a motte. It
has the appearance of a natural feature and is not all that different to other slightly smaller elongated undulations to the south east. The stone construction referred to by F1 is modern. (3)

On the basis of the mound's orientation and dimensions Young suggests it may be a long barrow. He further states it is not a spoil heap or a glacial feature. (4)

A natural feature with nothing to suggest that it has ever been
utilised as a barrow or a motte. (5)

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( 1) Annotated Record Map

Corr 6" (EJW Hildyard April 1955)

( 2) Field Investigators Comments

F1 DS 24-JUN-57

( 3) Field Investigators Comments

F2 BHP 02-OCT-74

( 4) General reference

Inventory of Barrows in Co Durham (Typescript) 1975 (R Young)

( 5) Field Investigators Comments

F3 ISS 9-OCT-79

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