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Barrow

Barrow, ring-barrow

What is recorded here

Within enclosure (TS066-060----), off-centre to N. An adjacent ring-barrow (TS066-060001-) is located to the SW. A circular area (diam. 6m) defined by a fosse (Wth 1.65m; D 0.15m) NNE-S-NW and low outer bank (Wth 1.95m; int. H 0.15m; ext. H 0.05m) visible in the NE quadrant and ESE-S-SSW. Only the scarp (Wth 1.15m; H 0.2m) of the interior is evident in the N quadrant which is c. 2m to SW of the enclosing monument. The interior is grass covered and has a gentle S-facing slope. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
A Neolithic ring-barrow; its fosse and bank construction suggest a funerary or ceremonial function within a broader prehistoric landscape. The presence of an adjacent ring-barrow indicates a possible burial cluster or ritual site.

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