Burnt mound in Townparks (balrothery East By.) — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Geophysical survey (Licence no. 06R0135) undertaken in advance of proposed residential development, identified an area of burnt archaeological material (Leigh 2006). Test-excavation (Licence no. 06E0996) confirmed the presence of charcoal rich material containing heat-shattered stone located west of a waterlogged area (Turrell 2006, 13). Compiled by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 2 February 2015

Burnt mound in Townparks is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by the presence of heat-shattered stones and associated features. Its discovery through geophysical survey highlights the value of modern techniques in identifying prehistoric activity in the landscape.

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