Monument record MDO37189 - Round barrow east of Silverlake Farm, Castleton
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Summary
A circular cropmark around 14 metres in diameter is visible on vertical aerial photographs dated 2005 and 2010. This is one of a small group ring ditches situated to the east of Silverlake Farm. Interpreted as the probable remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, although no evidence of any surviving mound or internal features can be seen.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The cropmarks of a possible Bronze Age ring ditch can be seen on HE Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in 2010. Situated at ST 6157 1556, this is one of two ring ditches situated to the east of Silverlake Farm. <1>
<1> Historic England, 11-JUN-2010, NMR 26651_019-023 (Aerial Photograph). SDO17484.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1595679 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 61584 15575 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 148
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1595679
Record last edited
Jan 11 2022 10:33AM
