Prehistoric Burial (Hexham; Corbridge)
In September 1830 workman, when levelling a part of the Newcastle road, about 1-1/2 miles east of Hexham, found an inhumation burial [apparently extended] in a grave. (1)
This was a cist burial. The exact site is not known, but there is evidence that it must have been a little west of Widehaugh and not far from two other cists [NY 96 SE 2]. (2)
Area NY 958638. No further information, sited to an area centred on the milestone 1-1/2 miles from Hexham. (3)
This was a cist burial. The exact site is not known, but there is evidence that it must have been a little west of Widehaugh and not far from two other cists [NY 96 SE 2]. (2)
Area NY 958638. No further information, sited to an area centred on the milestone 1-1/2 miles from Hexham. (3)
N8983
Bronze Age (2600BC to 700BC)
UNCERTAIN
UNCERTAIN
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1956; E Geary
Disclaimer -
Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images, please ensure that you read the Copyright information provided.