Tumulus, Toothill Lane, Highwood near Uttoxeter
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Tumulus, Toothill Lane, Highwood near Uttoxeter by Alan Murray-Rust as part of the Geograph project.
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Tumulus, Toothill Lane, Highwood near Uttoxeter
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 6 Apr 2007
The name Toothill is widely held to indicate an ancient surveying landmark. This location above the Dove Valley would certainly fit the bill. The presence of a stand of mature trees could also suggest a site that retains a level of veneration instead of being given over to normal agriculture.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.884196
Longitude
-1.850757