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Barrow — ring-barrow in Meldrum

Barrow — ring-barrow

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A ring-barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its construction reflects typical burial practices of the period, though its wider significance is not recorded.

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Within interior of enclosure (TS061-031----), abutting bank at E. Circular area (diam. 2m) defined by inner fosse (overall Wth 1.9m; basal Wth 1m; D 0.02m) and outer bank (overall Wth 1.9m; Wth at top 1m; int. H 0.02m; ext. H 0.12m) SE-WNW. Interior is generally level and very small. Short linear bank (L 4.5m) flanks N-arc and forms S-side of entrance to enclosure. Conjoined barrows (TS061-031001-; TS061-031002-) are c. 6.5m to W. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
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