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Barrow — ditch barrow in Garranacanty

Barrow — ditch barrow
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On an E-facing slope, off the crest of a flat hillock in undulating terrain, in pasture. There are good views to the E and S, though limited by trees and the view N and W is limited by a ridge. A circular enclosure visible on satellite imagery (Google Earth satellite imagery, 16 December 2016), identified and reported by Jean-Charles Caillère. A low circular flat-topped mound (diam. 7.3m; H 0.1-0.15m) enclosed by a shallow fosse (Wth 2m; D 0.1-0.15m). One of a group of four ditch barrows, TS067-136---- is 30m to the N; TS067-137--- is 40m to the NE, and TS067-139---- is c. 20m to the NE. See attached: TS067-138----_01 Overview from N TS067-138----_02 Overview from SE TS067-138----_03 Google Earth satellite imagery, 16 December 2016 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 January 2021

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