Monument record BNH 122 - Cropmarks of a possible Bronze Age round barrow
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Summary
The cropmarks of a possible ring ditch, potentially represent the remains of former Bronze Age round barrow, are visible on aerial photographs. This ring ditch may have formed part of a cluster of up to seven barrows forming a barrow cemetery overlooking the Little Ouse River and a minor tributary (BNH 120).
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Civil Parish | BARNHAM, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
March 2018. 'Brecks from Above' and Breckland National Mapping Programme.
The soilmarks of a possible ring ditch, potentially represent the remains of former Bronze Age round barrow, are visible on aerial photographs (S1). Although it must be noted that semi-circular soilmark may relate to the underlying periglacial patterned ground. This ring ditch may have formed part of a cluster of up to seven barrows forming a barrow cemetery overlooking the Little Ouse River and a minor tributary (BNH 120).
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 10th March 2018.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. OS/67065 V 028-029 27-APR-1967 (HEA Original Print).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 14 2019 6:29PM