Burgh Le Marsh - Saxon Burial Mound

Saxon Burial Mound

Near the parish church is a large mound, where Saxon burial remains were found during the 1930s. There is a dip in the top of the mound, it is suggested that it was used for cockfighting, and to this day it is known as Cock Hill.

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