Element record L5132 - MOUND AT GRINGLEY ON THE HILL

Summary

ROUND MOUND (Unknown)

Location

Grid reference SK 74229 90730 (point)
Map sheet SK79SW
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Gringley on the Hill, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

About 50yds E of Beacon Hill is a mound of round cross section, small elevation and no visible encircling ditch. It is situated on high ground. Listed as a probable burial mound, also described as "round barrow". (1) (2)
A mound with a diameter of 8.5m and a max height of 0.8m. (3)
Now destroyed by reservoir.
See M5110 for Beacon Hill.


<1> Thoroton Society, 1939, TTS, p 8 (Published document). SNT356.

<2> Oswald AH, 11/07/1938, OS Rec 6in (Personal comment). SNT1110.

<3> Colquhoun FD, 1962, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT577.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Published document: Thoroton Society. 1939. TTS. 43. p 8.
  • <2> Personal comment: Oswald AH. 11/07/1938. OS Rec 6in.
  • <3> Personal comment: Colquhoun FD. 1962. Pers Comm.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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