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Robin Hood's Tump
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 26th Nov 2003
Robin Hood's Tump submitted by TimPrevett on 26th Nov 2003. Robin Hood's Tump SJ575599 - the remains of a bowl or round barrow (National Monuments Record gives it as a bowl barrow), over a possible settlement, not far off the A51 near Tilstone Fearnall.
The access was surprisingly good - on a very wide corner, giving plenty of space for unobtrustive parking. Largely unremarkable, given no burials have been found here, but as I have spent longer, and searched harder trying to find much less, this was a rewarding bump to find!
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The Bridestones (Cheshire)
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Dec 2003
The Bridestones (Cheshire) submitted by TimPrevett on 7th Dec 2003. The northernmost stone at The Bridestones, which was helped to be revealed again when rhododendron was cleared last year! I am sure there are more smaller stones under the remaining rhododenrdon...
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Beeston Castle
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 13th Apr 2004
Beeston Castle submitted by TimPrevett on 13th Apr 2004. The remains of the prehistoric hillfort are very hard to detect; the place they are most in evidence are either side of the gatehouse to the outer bailey. This is either side of the main route to the top of the mediaeval castle.
Some of the medieaval walls were actually built using existing earthworks from the earlier fortification to aid defence. These earthworks are most in evidence when the foliage is low.
This picture is taken on the north east side of the entrance, which is on the rig...
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Grosvenor Museum
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Museum
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 17th Apr 2004
Grosvenor Museum submitted by TimPrevett on 17th Apr 2004. The Grosvenor Museum in Chester; as per Vicky's comment, do not expect lots of prehistory here. If you come solely with that interest, you will be disappointed.
The Roman collection is, not surprisingly, considerable; the period house is also fascinating, and some natural history is informative. It provided us with a good afternoon's family visit.
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Dewa Roman Experience
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Museum
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 29th Aug 2004
Dewa Roman Experience submitted by TimPrevett on 29th Aug 2004. This single case of (non-local) pre-Roman artefacts is the largest collection of prehistoric items on display in Chester. They can be seen at the Dewa Roman Experience - see the main page for full details.
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Tatton Iron Age roundhouse and pit
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Mar 2005
Tatton Iron Age roundhouse and pit submitted by TimPrevett on 25th Mar 2005. Tatton Park is under the care of The National Trust but also managed by Cheshire County Council, so even for National Trust members there is a 4 pound admission charge per car. The features of note are all in the Parkland area near the Old Hall , and are easily driven to. I have tried to take a photo of each of the areas where said features would have been, having copied the circle from the mulitmap data onto my own OS map. Without GPS and further information, I've endeavoured to be as accurate ...
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Tatton Neolithic posthole and pit
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Mar 2005
Tatton Neolithic posthole and pit submitted by TimPrevett on 25th Mar 2005. Tatton Park is under the care of The National Trust but also managed by Cheshire County Council, so even for National Trust members there is a 4 pound admission charge per car. The features of note are all in the Parkland area near the Old Hall , and are easily driven to. I have tried to take a photo of each of the areas where said features would have been, having copied the circle from the mulitmap data onto my own OS map. Without GPS and further information, I've endeavoured to be as accurate ...
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Tatton Neolithic hearth
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Mar 2005
Tatton Neolithic hearth submitted by TimPrevett on 25th Mar 2005. Tatton Park is under the care of The National Trust but also managed by Cheshire County Council, so even for National Trust members there is a 4 pound admission charge per car. The features of note are all in the Parkland area near the Old Hall , and are easily driven to. I have tried to take a photo of each of the areas where said features would have been, having copied the circle from the mulitmap data onto my own OS map. Without GPS and further information, I've endeavoured to be as accurate ...
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Chester Minerva shrine
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th May 2005
Chester Minerva Shrine submitted by TimPrevett on 7th May 2005. The Minerva Shrine - the only classical shrine surviving in its original location.
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Nether Knutsford
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2006
Nether Knutsford submitted by TimPrevett on 21st Jan 2006. Not a lot to see here. Something for the enthusiast with an active imagination. Allegedly the remains of a round barrow. Can find nothing in the SMR. Arguably, I found a slight raised area to the SW of St Cross Church, N of Branden Drive, with a circular depressed area around it (circled in pic). This was the most convincing thing I could find that there was something here. Just to the W there was a small mound among some trees near the footpath, but I did not find that so convincing. Thoughts a...
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Little Moreton Hall
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Apr 2006
Little Moreton Hall submitted by TimPrevett on 23rd Apr 2006. The possible barrow in the grounds of the magnificent Tudor building of Little Moreton Hall. Some of the mound is in lower left hand side, fenced off at this time due to erosion.
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Congleton Museum
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Museum
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 31st Jul 2006
Congleton Museum submitted by TimPrevett on 31st Jul 2006. Congleton Museum - which houses some local prehistory finds. Access to the rear of the Town Hall, away from the High Street. Admission charge applies - check main site and link for details.
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West Park Boulder
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 19th Sep 2006
West Park Boulder submitted by TimPrevett on 19th Sep 2006. Another perspective on the enormous glacial erratic in West Park; it's a shame this hadn't been exposed for millenia like many glacial erratics, as the more I have visited the park the more anthropomorphic features I spot in the stone. Given time this could have developed some folklore - but it just resides in a very pleasant park, and that's it.
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Bosley Cloud (1)
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Sep 2006
Bosley Cloud (1) submitted by TimPrevett on 25th Sep 2006. Bosley Cloud Standing Stone (1) looking SE at twilight this morning. See main entry for details. This is a couple minutes down from the trig point, and the views up here are superb - to the Berwyns and Clwydian ranges, SE Staffordshire (look for the plumes of steam from Rugeley Power Station), to Manchester, Shropshire.
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The Bear Stone
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2006
The Bear Stone submitted by TimPrevett on 18th Oct 2006. The sign giving information about The Bear Stone.
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Church Lawton Barrows
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Jun 2007
Church Lawton Barrows submitted by TimPrevett on 3rd Jun 2007. Church Lawton I barrow - partially destroyed by the Newcastle Under Lyme - Sandbach route, and then completely destroyed by the addition of the petrol station, left.
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Church Lawton South
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Jun 2007
Church Lawton South submitted by TimPrevett on 3rd Jun 2007. Nine massive glacial erratic stones once formed a stone circle in this field, nearer the road (from left of picture, in front of houses). Few would know that now. I pass by here quite frequently, and smile, telling anyone with me "did you know...". See Paul & Vicky's in depth article.
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Gin Clough Farm
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 10th Jun 2007
Gin Clough Farm submitted by TimPrevett on 10th Jun 2007. The south face of the stone.
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Highway Man Stone
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 10th Jun 2007
Highway Man Stone submitted by TimPrevett on 10th Jun 2007. Peeping over the wall to view this stone near the Highwayman in the early morning light.
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Stone near Higher Cornfield Farm
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cheshire)
Visited: Yes on 10th Jun 2007
Stone near Higher Cornfield Farm submitted by TimPrevett on 10th Jun 2007. The Murder Stone (incorrect name), with its view to the west. A very prominent position; I caught sight of the stone a few times on the roads around here.
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