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Situated on a hilltop which enjoys extensive views. The site comprises a low circular flat-topped mound (diam. 10m; H 0.75m; Healy 1975, 16). No traces of an outer fosse. Probably a barrow. Mound survives to c.1m in height and is marked by hawthorn tree to the south. Under long grass through which some large stones are visible. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 31 October 2014
A Neolithic or Bronze Age barrow; its location on a hilltop suggests it may have had a ceremonial or commemorative function in the landscape.

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