Monument record MDO37190 - Round barrow c 160 m north east of Silverlake Farm, Castleton
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Summary
A circular cropmark around 13 metres in diameter is visible on vertical aerial photographs dated 2005 and 2010. This is one of a small group ring ditches situated to the east of Silverlake Farm. Interpreted as the probable remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, although no evidence of any surviving mound or internal features can be seen.
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Full Description
The cropmarks of a possible Bronze Age ring ditch can be seen on HE Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in 2010. Situated at ST 6166 1558, this is one of two ring ditches situated to the east of Silverlake Farm. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 61655 15586 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 149
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1595680
Record last edited
Jan 11 2022 10:37AM