Monument record MDO45342 - Bronze Age round barrow, Crichel Down, Tarrant Launceston
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Summary
A probable Bronze Age round barrow is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs. The barrow is defined by a ring ditch which encloses a circular mound. The barrow measures 21m in diameter and is visible as a white, probably chalk, circular area which is surrounded by the darker circle of a ditch. There is no apparent other internal feature such as a funerary deposit visible. The size and shape of the soilmark suggest that it could be the plough levelled remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, several of which are known in this area.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A probable Bronze Age round barrow is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs. The barrow is centred at ST 9520 0996 and is defined by a ring ditch which encloses a circular mound. The barrow measures 21m in diameter and is visible as a white, probably chalk, circular area which is surrounded by the darker circle of a ditch. There is no apparent other internal feature such as a funerary deposit visible.
The size and shape of the soilmark suggest that it could be the plough levelled remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, several of which are known in this area (eg ST 91 SE 200 / UID: 1306225). <1-2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO19276 Aerial Photograph: Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photography. 01-DEC-1965. CUCAP AMO8.
- <2> SDO19278 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 13-SEP-1982. NMR OS/82203 150.
- <3> SDO12459 Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis. Object Number: MD002384.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1479204. [Mapped feature: #634814 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9520 0996 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NE |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Launceston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NE 79
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1479204
Record last edited
Jan 26 2023 10:03AM
