Monument record TR 15 NE 27 - Medieval pillow mound in Littlebourne parish

Summary

Two medieval pillow mounds both surroudned by shallow ditches. These were once supposed prehistoric barrows.

Location

Grid reference TR 1841 5736 (point) Centred on
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish LITTLEBOURNE, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

['A' TR 18435739, 'B' TR 18405734] Tumuli [NR] (1)
['B'] Long Barrow? (2)
These are Medieval pillow mounds, situated upon level ground above a steep west-facing slope. 'A' is 15.0m by 6.0m and 0.3m high; 'B' is 25.5m by7.0m and 0.2m high. Both are surrounded by shallow ditches. Condition good. Resurvey at 1:2500. (3)


<1> OS 6" 1962 (OS Card Reference). SKE48371.

<2> Rec. 6" O.G.S. Crawford 26.08.23 (OS Card Reference). SKE49081.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1962. [Mapped feature: #43387 mound, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Rec. 6" O.G.S. Crawford 26.08.23.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Dec 16 2021 5:37PM