Monument record MDO45352 - Ring ditch, Tarrant Monkton
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Summary
A probable Bronze Age round barrow is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs. The site is defined by a single narrow ring ditch which encloses a circular area measuring 16m in diameter, with no apparent entrances. The size and shape of the enclosure suggest that it could be the plough levelled remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, several of which are known in this area. There is no sign of any barrow mound or other internal feature such as a funerary deposit.
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Full Description
A probable Bronze Age round barrow is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs. The site is centred at ST 9473 0812 and is defined by a single narrow ring ditch which encloses a circular area measuring 16m in diameter, with no apparent entrances.
The size and shape of the enclosure suggest that it could be the plough levelled remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, several of which are known in this area. There is no sign of any barrow mound or other internal feature such as a funerary deposit. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO12459 Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis.
- <1.1> SDO14100 Aerial Photograph: J Story and Partners. 1972. DCC vertical aerial photographs. FRAME 091 19-OCT-1972.
- <2>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1478926. [Mapped feature: #634824 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9473 0812 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Monkton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 141
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1478926
Record last edited
Jan 26 2023 1:49PM