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Barrow

Barrow, ditch barrow
Barrow
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Situated on poorly drained floodplains of a stream which runs past the monument to S. Outline of small circular-shaped area (approx. diam. 6m) defined by a ditch visible on Google Earth orthophoto taken 16/03/2016. Faint outline of possible barrow visible on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-13. See attached Google Earth orthophotos taken 16/03/2016 Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien Date of upload: 29 May 2020
Ditch barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its presence indicates prehistoric burial or ceremonial activity in a low-lying, potentially unstable environment, reflecting early site selection practices.

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