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Sinnoden Hill, Little Wittenham
Sinoden Hill standing next to Harp hill, was once a Roman Fort during the period of their occupation. Legend suggests that there is buried treasure on the hill, hidden in Roman times in an area called the money pit.

Photo: Simon Topham
The treasure is guarded by a Raven, one day a local villager who had heard the legend was digging in the pit when he came upon a strong Iron Chest with intricate workmanship. As he attempted to open the chest he was startled by a huge Raven, which flew down and said "He has not been born yet". The villager full of supernatural fear and taking the words to heart re-buried the treasure and returned home.

Photo: Simon Topham

There are many legends of buried treasure in the British Isles, often with some kind of spectral guardian.

Map ref: SU 569 925
Directions: A footpath from Little Wittenham (reached via the A415 0r A4130) leads up the Hill.