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Barrow

Barrow, embanked barrow

What is recorded here

On a gentle N-facing slope. Raised circular grass-covered area (int. diam. 4m E-W) defined by an earthen bank (Wth of base 4m; int. H 0.1-0.2m; ext. H 0.8-1m), and an outer fosse (Wth of top 6-6.6m; Wth of base 3-4m; D 0.2-0.4m) SW-N-SE. There is no visible entrance (max. ext. diam. 20m E-W). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Embanked barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its construction features, including a surrounding fosse and earthen bank, reflect typical burial mound architecture of the period, indicating a ceremonial or funerary function in the local prehistoric landscape.

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