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Altrincham Mound

In the civil parish of Altrincham.
In the historic county of Cheshire (Modern Authority of Trafford, 1974 county of Greater Manchester).

Mound, suggested to be a motte, but possibly a natural hummock of glacial sand. The mound was scheduled as a Motte by English Heritage. It is now descheduled.

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
This site is rejected as a medieval fortification or palace.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SJ75078778

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Good for landscape form and features

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Good for general location

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PastScape number; 74865

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This record last updated on Friday, April 6, 2007

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