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Barrow — ring-barrow in Monard

Barrow — ring-barrow

Why this matters

Circular earthen ring-barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age (c. 2000–1500 BCE). This type of monument is significant as a funerary structure associated with early ceremonial and burial practices in lowland areas.

What is recorded here

In low-lying gently undulating wet pasture. Circular slightly raised area (diam. 21m) defined by an earthen scarp (Wth 1.3-2.3m; H 0.2-0.45m). At the external base of the scarp is a fosse (Wth at base 2m; D 0.05m) an intermediate earthen bank (Wth at top 1.2-2.2m; overall Wth 3.9-7.7m; int. H 0.2-0.35m; ext. H 0.45m) and an external; fosse (overall Wth 3.3m; Wth at base 2m; D 0.15m). The scarped edge decreases slightly in height from W to E reflecting the ESE facing slope of the interior. There are two modern breaks in the intermediate bank at NE (Wth 4m) and at ENE (Wth 4.5m). The external edge of the external fosse is very faint to the S of a modern NW-SE orientated field boundary skirts external base of the intermediate bank SSE-SW. A break (Wth 5m) in the intermediate bank, with causeways across the fosses, at ESE marks the position of the original entrance. The interior slopes slightly facing ESE and is clear of overgrowth. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
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