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The Bartlow Hills (Grave Mounds of the Romans), Essex, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Bartlow Hills (Grave Mounds of the Romans), Essex, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Bartlow Hills (Grave Mounds of the Romans), Essex, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. G. Collins, of '...four tumuli, arranged in a row and varying in size, the largest being 142 ft. in diameter at the base and 44ft. high...Excavations...distinctly prove them to be Roman works. Many curious and valuable sepulchral relics were discovered in them, but they were unfortunately lost in the fire which burned down Easton Lodge, near Dunmow, the seat of Viscount Maynard, on whose estates the hills are situated. It was feared that these venerable landmarks were condemned to destruction in order to accommodate a feeder of the Great Eastern Railway...the Archaeological Institute...at once addressed a remonstrance to the railway directors. At a recent meeting of the institute, Mr. Purnell, the secretary, read the correspondence which had passed with the Great Eastern Railway Company on the subject. The engineer-in-chief, in one of his letters, states that it was never his intention to injure the hills, but he admits his design to bring the proposed line between two of them. Here the matter at present rests. It is to bo hoped that the good feeling of the railway directors will cause them to spare these famous Roman grave-mounds'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print of The Bartlow Hills (Grave Mounds of the Romans) in Essex, taken in 1864 by Mr. G. Collins, showcases four tumuli standing proudly in a row, each varying in size with the largest measuring an impressive 142 ft. in diameter at the base and 44ft. high. These ancient burial mounds have been excavated and proven to be Roman works, holding within them many valuable sepulchral relics that unfortunately were lost in a fire at Easton Lodge.
The Bartlow Hills faced potential destruction due to plans for a railway line passing between two of the mounds, sparking outrage from the Archaeological Institute who fought to preserve these historic landmarks. The engineer-in-chief assured that it was never his intention to harm the hills, but rather accommodate the railway without causing damage.
As we gaze upon this engraving from over a century ago, we are reminded of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage and respecting ancient sites like The Bartlow Hills. Let us hope that these venerable Roman grave-mounds continue to stand tall for generations to come, serving as a reminder of our rich history and connection to those who came before us.
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