Mound north of Coundon Burn, Bishop Auckland (Bishop Auckland)
It is possible that the mound at this site may be the remains of a Neolithic long barrow, although there is no definite evidence for this (1).
A large elongated mound of uncertain date is visible as earthworks on LiDAR. The feature is aligned broadly east-west and measures 45m by 16m, and almost 2m high. The feature is extant on the latest 2007 LiDAR.
This site was added to the Local List on 13th November 2023. (2) (6)
D5709
13/11/2023
Neolithic (4000BC to 2200BC)
Uncertain
Uncertain
Registered Park or Garden of Historic Interest
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1000727
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1000727
Historic area assessment of the Bishop Auckland, County Durham Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) 2019 - 2021; Historic England
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