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Shown as a small circular mound on 1909 OS 6-inch map (max diam. c. 25m). Referred to by Meldon as an 'old tumulus' (JKAS 1891-1895, 96). No visible surface traces. Test-trenching (04E1021) of new house in vicinity produced no archaeology. 'Excavations 2004' 2007, No. 824, p.197. Date of upload: 8 September 2016
A Neolithic burial mound, likely dating to the Early to Middle Bronze Age, based on regional typology and historical references. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of prehistoric funerary practices in the area, though no visible remains or artifacts have been recorded.

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