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Barrow

Barrow, mound barrow

What is recorded here

In improved, level pasture, on E edge of rectangular enclosure (TS060-107006-). Excellent views ENE-NW. Low circular mound (dims. 1.3m E-W; 1.26m N-S; H 0.18m) defined by kerb of firm stones around base. Ground immediately enclosing monument appears slightly depressed. Farm trackway is 10m to S. A small possible cairn (TS060-107011-) lies 36m to the WNW and a ditch barrow (TS060-107007-) is 14m to the NNE. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 14 July 2014
A Neolithic mound barrow; low circular funerary monument, likely dating to the Early to Middle Neolithic period (c. 4000–3000 BCE). Its kerbed construction and location within an enclosure suggest ritual or ceremonial significance in a prehistoric landscape.

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