
What is recorded here
Geophysical survey (Licence no. 06R0135) identified an area of burnt archaeological material in advance of proposed development. Test-excavation (Licence no. 06E0996) confirmed the presence of charcoal rich material containing heat-shattered stone exposed for at least 8m (Turrell 2006, 13).
Compiled by: Christine Baker
Date of upload: 2 February 2015
Burnt mound, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Such features are commonly associated with ritual or industrial activities, though their exact function remains debated.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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