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Barrow

Barrow, ring-barrow

What is recorded here

Situated on a gentle SW facing slope with good views in all directions. The monument consists of a sub-circular area (9.5m N-S; 9m E-W) defined by a scarped edge (Wth 0.85m; H 0.1m) and with an external fosse (Wth 0.8m) and a counter-scarp bank (int. H 0.2m; Wth 1.3m; ext. H 0.1m). Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 29 October 2013
A ring-barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its construction and location suggest a ceremonial or funerary function, typical of burial monuments from this period in the British Isles.

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Recorded monument

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