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Barrow — ditch barrow in Brackyle

Barrow — ditch barrow

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Ditch barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its earthwork features suggest a funerary or ceremonial function typical of burial practices in the British Isles during this period.

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In reclaimed grassland. Outline of circular-shaped area (approx. diam. 7m) defined by a fosse visible on Digital Globe orthophoto taken 2011-13 and earlier OSi orthophotos. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 24 June 2020
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