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Barrow

Barrow, bowl-barrow

What is recorded here

Situated on a broad gently-sloping hill on slight S-facing slope in pasture. Circular flat-topped mound ( diam. top 3m; diam. base 18m) of earth and rubble stone defined by a steep scarped edge (ext. H 4.35m) with an external fosse (Wth 8m; D 0.1m). The fosse is visible as enclosing the central mound SW-N. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011
Bowl barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. It represents a common form of burial monument in the British Isles, reflecting early ceremonial and funerary practices.

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Recorded monument

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