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>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 11-JUN-2010. NMR 26651_019-023.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1595680.

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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

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