More information : (TL 8380723) Tumulus (NR) (1)
Bowl barrow, approximate diameter 36.0 metres and 1.2 metres high.
Under plough; no trace of ditch.(2)
The barrow was deep ploughed in 1964 and many flints were brought
to the surface, indicating a stone-built cairn in the centre.
A few pieces of Late Bronze Age, Early Iron Age and Roman pottery
were also found. A protection order has been placed on the site.
Crop marks seen from the ground, may indicate three more barrows
and rectangular enclosure.(3)
Excavated 1966 by Ian Robertson. Results inconclusive. A mound
consisting of layers of clay with late Medieval green glazed
ware just under the surface.
No evidence to support the classification as a barrow;
thought to be a mill mound. (Excavation report unlikely to be
published)(4)
The mound lies in an exposed position on a north slope. It has been
spread by ploughing and now measures about 30.0m in diameter and
0.8m high, without trace of a ditch.
The classification by authy. 4 appears to be correct though no
mill is shown by Chapman and Andre.
No ground evidence of further features was seen in the surrounding
field.
Published 1:2500 survey revised.(5)
No change. Revised survey (1:2500) correct. (6)
Additional reference for 1964 excavations. (7) |