Monument record LML 004 - 'Seven Hills' Barrow Group

Round barrow, part of the 'Seven Hills' group (see ING 004, LML 002 and 005). Situated in a mixed plantation.
1868: Reported to have been 'recently' slightly trenched into by some friends of the estate owner, Hunter Rodwell of Ampton Hall, but without success (S1).
1962: Bowl barrow in good condition although planted with fir trees. Averages 26.5m in diameter and is 1.8m high. No trace of a ditch (S2). 1969: 4 feet high and 50 feet diameter. Evidence of recent digging - two small holes on SE quadrant, one small hole near centre. Tree covered (S3). 1976: In woodland, otherwise good condition. Mound covered with trees and bracken, 1.76m high and 21m diameter (S4).
1981: 4 feet high and 50 feet diameter. Old animal burrows, evidence of digging mentioned in 1969 not now apparent. Barrow covered in bracken and brambles. Some tree felling - roots left in (S3).
1986: As in 1981. Planted with conifers (S3).
1999: Scheduled area revised (to include LML 002, 005 & ING 004). Details in (S3).