A gazetteer of probable prehistoric mounds, cairns and boundary earthworks in Coverdale. It is not complete and is still being researched.
Category: Mound
Aldborough Roman Town
Aldborough, or Isurium Brigantia as it was known in Roman times was the capital of Brigantia, at least from some point during Cartimandua’s acceptance as client Queen, governed by Rome. As such, it is a key site in our search for Brigantia
Lady Hill, East Scrafton – Coverdale
Located in East Scrafton, a small hill called Lady Hill is marked on the OS Series 1 map. The term “Lady” is of interest, since it has been used elsewhere in sites that appear important for religious purposes.
Mound in field of Bridge Barn, Nathwaite Bridge
Located in the same field as Bridge Barn, close to the Cow Ford, there is a mound. In may be around 4-5m in diameter and perhaps 1.5-2m high. Our initial search drew a blank as to what it may be. But it’s proximity to Cow Ford suggests it may have a mining, or masonic origin.
Pickhill Mound
A large artificial mound here, apparently raised for defensive purposes, bears the name of Picts’ Hill, and an improbable belief prevails that the Picts defeated the Romans in battle at a spot, not far off, called Roman Castle. This mound is also known as Money Hill, but, though partially cut away for the construction of the railway, the traditionary hidden treasure was not found
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Pickhill Mound, North Yorkshire
Prehistoric mounds, Cairns and boundary Earthworks in Coverdale A gazetteer of probable prehistoric mounds, cairns and boundary earthworks in Coverdale. It is not complete and is still being Read more Pickhill, North Yorkshire. The hill is called Picts Hill. The village – Pickhill takes its name from this hill. Pickhill is in the Domesday book. …
