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Barrow

Barrow, ditch barrow

What is recorded here

In improved, undulating pasture, on a naturally elevated area defined by drainage water channels. Identified during field survey by Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly (2 February 2009). A farm trackway is depicted on the 2nd (1906) ed. OS 6-inch map c. 13m to the E. Ring-barrows (TS066-190003- and TS066-190001-) are located c. 6m to the SSE and c. 8m to the SSW respectively and an enclosure (TS066-055----) is located c. 85m to SW. A circular area (dims. 6m N-S; 6.5m E-W) defined by a fosse (Wth 2.75m; D 0.15m) which is less defined in the W quadrant (Wth 2.5m; D 0.1m). The interior is grass covered. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 9 September 2014
A ditch barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age; its presence indicates a tradition of burial and ceremonial activity in the landscape. The association with a naturally elevated area suggests a possible ritual or symbolic significance in its location.

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