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Barrow

Barrow, ring-barrow

What is recorded here

Situated in the SE quadrant of a circular enclosure (LI015-05901-), in a field of undulating pasture. Identified from aerial photography (Bruff Survey: Map 15, no 14.02; 4/3731) as a ring barrow. The monument consists of a sub-circular area (5m E-W; 4.8m N-S) defined by a scarped edge with an external fosse (Wth 1m; D 0.15m). Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 23 October 2013
A ring barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. It is significant as an example of funerary monument associated with early farming communities in the region.

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What survives
Recorded monument

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