What is recorded here
In April 1982 human remains were discovered during deep ploughing in a roughly circular raised area(L 41.5m N-S, Wth 31m E-W). The remains represented at least five individuals. At least two were females and one male. There was at least one adolescent aged 15-16 years and one young adult aged 18-21 years (Cahill & Sikora 2011, vol 2, 395-400).
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Date of upload: 11 March 2013
A Neolithic burial mound; significant for the discovery of multiple human remains, indicating early ritual or communal burial practices.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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