Monument record MDO45440 - Round barrow, Tarrant Monkton
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Summary
One of a small cluster of four ring ditches visible as soilmarks on aerial photographs, interpreted as the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A possible Bronze Age round barrow is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs. The site is centred at ST 9548 0934 and is defined by a single narrow ring ditch which encloses a circular area measuring 12m in diameter, with no visible 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. The ring ditch is one of a cluster of four. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO12459 Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis.
- <1.1> SDO19333 Aerial Photograph: 12-MAR-1966. CUCAP ANC73-ANC74.
- <1.2> SDO19334 Aerial Photograph: 24-APR-1988. OS/88055 186-187.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1479152. [Mapped feature: #634936 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9548 0934 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NE |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Monkton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NE 76
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1479152
Record last edited
Feb 1 2023 7:21PM