What is recorded here
In rough, level pasture deeply poached by cattle. Circular area (dims. 3.1m N-S; 3.3m E-W) defined by fosse (Wth 2m; D 0.1m) which is waterlogged W-N. Remains of external bank (Wth 3.55m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.12m) best defined N-S-NW. Identified as a ring-ditch on an aerial photograph (OS 2397/6 and 2348 mono). Ditch barrow (TS066-041007-) c. 4.5m to ESE.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
A ring-barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its waterlogged fosse may preserve organic remains of significance for understanding burial practices and environmental conditions of the period.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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