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Barrow

Barrow, bowl-barrow

What is recorded here

In flat, marshy terrain, land falling gradually to the SW, with hills visible to the N. A low, flat-topped, circular mound (H 0.87m; diam. 24m) enclosed by a waterlogged fosse. The fosse is visible as a wet area (Wth 5m; D 0.15m) at the base of the mound. An embanked enclosure (TS050-024----) and enclosure (TS050-025----) are located 180m and 120m to the NW respectively. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 13 August 2012
Bowl barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its construction and surrounding fosse indicate a significant funerary or ritual site, typical of ceremonial burial practices in lowland areas during this period.

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