Kings Bank Tumulus, Maer
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Kings Bank Tumulus, Maer
Image: © Brian Deegan Taken: 11 Apr 2021
The remains of a possible burial mound, widely regarded as being a natural feature, although this has not been proven. Allegedly a barrow, but excavated circa 1810 and no finds were made. A mound of circular form, Diameter 130 ft, height 20 ft. King's Bank has a barrow on its apex. A large bowl barrow, hollow in the centre, surmounting a very prominent knoll. A natural conical shaped hill rising quite sharply from the surrounding area. There is only a slight break of slope on top, but not enough to conclusively suggest a tumulus. An amorphous mound situated on a hilltop and with no distinct edges. A pit probably indicates the site of an excavation in 1810. The site may well be natural, but the possibility of it being a barrow cannot be totally ruled out.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.952877
Longitude
-2.326816