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Barrow

Barrow, ditch barrow

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. 7.6m; H 0.2-0.6m) enclosed by a shallow fosse (Wth 2m; D 0.1m). One of a group of four ditch barrows, TS067-136--- is 9m to the W, TS067-138---- is 40m to the SW and TS067-139---- is c. 17m to the SSW. See attached: TS067-137----_01 Overview from E TS067-137----_02 Overview from S TS067-137----_03 Google Earth satellite imagery, 16 December 2016 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 January 2021
A Neolithic ditch barrow; its circular enclosure suggests ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly linked to early agrarian settlement patterns in the region.

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