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Boxted Cross Henge, Colchester, Essex

Posted on December 1, 2015 by megalithix

Henge Monument:  OS Grid Reference – TM 0093 3277 Archaeology & History As with many sites in Southern England, intensive agriculture has taken its toll on the archaic monuments.  The Boxted Cross henge is no exception and hardly any elements … Continue reading →

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St. John’s Green, Colchester, Essex

Posted on July 5, 2013 by megalithix

Tumulus (destroyed):  OS Grid Reference – TL 9965 2467 Also Known as: Monument no. 384079 (PastScape) Archaeology & History In a prehistoric burial mound that was destroyed by the usual self-righteous arrogance of industrialists, this well-decorated urn or beaker in the … Continue reading →

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Lexden Tumulus, Colchester, Essex

Posted on December 20, 2009 by megalithix

Tumulus:  OS Grid Reference – TL 975 247 Also Known as: SMR 11711 Getting Here Fortunately for the person who lives here, this much overgrown and denuded remains of a fabled tumulus is in their garden!  The mound is divided … Continue reading →

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