What is recorded here
At the summit of a broad hill. Circular grass-covered area (diam. 15m E-W; 14.3m N-S) defined by a slight earthen bank (Wth 3.5-4.5m; int. H 0.1-0.2m; ext. H 0.45-0.85m) but the perimeter has been disturbed NNW-SSE (ext. diam. 21.4m E-W; 19.8m N-S). Pond-barrow (RO035-077----) is c. 50m to the N and ring-barrow (RO035-076----) is c. 60m to the W.
See the attached aerial images taken from the NW (001) and W (003).
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Embanked enclosure, likely dating to the Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age. Its location on a prominent hill suggests a ceremonial or defensive function, though its specific significance remains unclear due to limited documentation.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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