What is recorded here
In generally flat terrain, sloping slightly to the E, in pasture. There are good views to the E and S, though limited by trees and the view N and W is limited by a ridge. A circular enclosure visible on satellite imagery (Google Earth satellite imagery, 16 December 2016), identified and reported by Jean-Charles Caillère. A low circular flat-topped mound (diam. 5.4m; H 0.1m) enclosed by a shallow fosse (Wth 2.3m; D 0.1m). One of a group of four ditch barrows, TS067-137--- is 9m to the E, TS067-138---- is 30m to the S and TS067-139---- is c. 20m to the SE.
See attached:
TS067-136----_01 Overview from E
TS067-136----_02 Overview from W
TS067-136----_03 Google Earth satellite imagery, 16 December 2016
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 26 January 2021
A Neolithic ditch barrow; its location and associated circular enclosure suggest it may have had ritual or ceremonial significance in the local landscape.
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- What survives
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