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Folk Moot, Lincolnshire

Folk Moot is a prehistoric bowl barrow situated in Butt Lees at Silk Willoughby, Lincolnshire, in the Parts of Kesteven. The mound survives to a height of over 6ft and measures around 65ft by 52ft. Its name suggests that it may have been reused as a beacon or as a meeting place for village festivities. Folk Moot is one of a group of four mounds which was recorded in Butt Lees in the early 20th century. The only other mound still evident is Butt Mound. The monument within the council area of North Kesteven (Lincolnshire).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1018900.

Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Lincolnshire
Division of County: Parts of Kesteven
Lat, Long: 52.973844,-0.43219938
Grid Reference: TF 0537 4298
Civil Parish: Silk Willoughby CP
Council Area: North Kesteven CA (Lincolnshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Lincolnshire SA
Police Area: Lincolnshire PA

GBPN ID: 301872
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Folk_Moot,_Lincolnshire_301872

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