Gratton Hill
| Grattton Hill | |
|---|---|
 Looking north towards Narrowdale Hill on the left, and Gratton Hill on the right | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Prominence | 52.8 metres (173 ft) |
| Coordinates | 53°06′39″N 1°48′15″W / 53.1109°N 1.8043°W |
| Geography | |
  Grattton Hill Location within Staffordshire | |
| Location | Near Alstonefield |
| OS grid | SK 13201 57154 |
Gratton Hill is a geographical feature, a hill about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Alstonefield and about 2.5 miles (4 km) south-east of Warslow, near the north-east boundary of Staffordshire, England.
Description
[edit]Its elevation is 364 metres (1,194 ft), and its prominence is 52.8 metres (173 ft).[1][2]
Geologically, the hill is a reef knoll. There is a view across the River Dove towards Wolfscote Hill to the north.[1]
Bowl barrows
[edit]There are three prehistoric bowl barrows on Gratton Hill. They are scheduled monuments.
The barrow at the north-west end of the summit is oval, about 12 by 10 metres (39 by 33 ft) and is about 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) high, with a shallow pit at the centre. The barrow just below the summit on the west side is about 9.5 by 10.5 metres (31 by 34 ft) and is about 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) high, with two circular depressions. Both barrows are thought to be unexcavated.[3][4]
The barrow at the south-eastern end of the summit is about 10 by 8.5 metres (33 by 28 ft) and is about 0.7 metres (2 ft 4 in) high; there is a modern cairn at the centre. There are traces of a ditch on the north-western side. There was some excavation in the 19th century, at the centre, during which were found two human burials, three cremations and three urns.[5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Gratton Hill" Trailtrack. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ "16598 Gratton Hill" Hill Bagging. 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Historic England. "Bowl barrow at north-west end of summit of Gratton Hill (1009523)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Historic England. "Bowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton Hill (1009524)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Historic England. "Bowl barrow at south-eastern end of summit of Gratton Hill (1009525)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
