Jacksons Barrow

Please note the horsehoe feature is a WWII observation post and not a henge. See Laughing Ball’s comment appended to Treehugger’s fieldnotes below.

Nearest town:
Oldham (8km WSW)
OS reference:
SE004091
OS sheet:
110
Latitude:
53° 34' 41.39 N
Longitude:
1° 59' 38.25 W
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Images

Image of Jacksons Barrow (Artificial Mound) by spencer

The northern side of the barrow seen from Harrop Edge Lane

Image credit: Mike Purslow
spencer
spencer Mar 23, 2025
Image of Jacksons Barrow (Artificial Mound) by treehugger-uk

Looking out the entrance of the main barrow towards smaller feature.

Image credit: treehugger-uk
treehugger-uk
treehugger-uk Jul 9, 2007
Image of Jacksons Barrow (Artificial Mound) by treehugger-uk

Smaller enclosure at the front, Jacksons Barrow at the rear of pic.

Image credit: treehugger-uk
treehugger-uk
treehugger-uk Jul 9, 2007

Articles

Jacksons Barrow

spencer
spencer Mar 23, 2025

This is eroded and robbed site is situated atop the ridge that divides the Castleshaw and Delph valley from Diggle and may be seen from both locations. To reiterate, the well preserved horseshoe shaped feature downslope nearby is a WW2 gun emplacement – don’t be fooled! I have also noticed but have yet to attempt to get to another nearby feature under the boundaries of two field walls on the skyline downhill from the Saddleworth Hotel when seen from the A62 going towards Delph. This area may have more to offer..

Jacksons Barrow

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Laughing Ball Jul 29, 2008

It’s a World War II observation post not Jackson’s Barrow. I made the same mistake myself and couldn’t believe such a fantastic barrow was not more widely known about.
However, Jacksons Barrow is actually the far less prominant bump a bit further up the hill which may according to some sources be a natural feature.

Jacksons Barrow

treehugger-uk
treehugger-uk Jul 9, 2007

Ive been looking forward to visiting this one as its a bit of a curiosity.
A large ‘horshoeshaped hengytype thingy’ monument.
Its very well defined and has another smaller henge alligned with this one about 15 metres away.
Lots of lumps and bumps in this field along with some rather scary horny (not in the lusty way!) cows.

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