Monument record MDO44096 - Bronze Age round barrow, Ram Lane, Shapwick
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Summary
The probable site of a Bronze Age round barrow is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the north of Ram Lane, Shapwick. It is one of a larger cemetery group. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
A possible Bronze Age round barrow was recorded as cropmarks on 2015 Historic England oblique aerial photographs. It has a diameter of about 30m. It is part of a cluster of seven barrows (NRHE 1622729, 1622728, 1622725, 1622724, 1622722). It is centred at ST 9386 0231. <1>
The site of a plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrow is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs <2>. It is one of a larger group forming a barrow cemetery. It is visible as a ring ditch, 29m across and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9385 0233 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SW 161
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1622730
Record last edited
Feb 13 2023 4:43PM