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Embanked enclosure

Barrow, ring-barrow

What is recorded here

Just off the crest of the W-facing slope of a hill. Subcircular grass-covered mound (dims 27m N-S; 24.2m E-W; H 0.3-0.6m) defined by a fosse (Wth of top 5.4m at E to 10.5m at W; Wth of base 2.5-4.4m; D 1.45-1.75m) and a scrub-covered outer bank (Wth 4.5-6.4m; H 0.7-0.9m) which is incorporated into a field bank NE-SE and has been removed SSW-WNW. The W edge of the mound has also been cut back (max. ext. dim. 46m N-S). Pond barrow (RO035-077----) is c. 50m to the NE and embanked barrow (RO035-078----) is c. 60m to the E. See the attached aerial images from NW (001) and W (004). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Embanked enclosure, likely dating to the Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age. Its significance lies in its rare and complex construction, reflecting territorial or ceremonial use in a poorly documented region.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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