Monument record BRK 011 - Cropmark of a concentric ring ditch

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Summary

Cropmark of a ring ditch, with interrupted inner ditch, which may represent a ploughed out Bronze Age round barrow

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 1061 5317 (50m by 50m)
Map sheet TM15SW
Civil Parish BARKING, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (4)

Full Description

Ring ditch, circa 15m diameter - with interrupted inner circle? Near railway line (S1).

Cropmarks of a concentric ring-ditch, 13m in diameter, proabably representing a ploughed out Bronze Age round barrow. The outer ring is very narrow (less than 1m), while the inner ring appears to be wider with two or more causeways. There are no further internal features visible. This monument is in proximity of a further round barrow 50m to the south east (BRK 008). Helen Saunders (Essex County Council), February 2014. (S1-S2)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S2> Oblique Aerial Photograph: English Heritage Archive. Oblique Aerial Photograph. TM1053/27, 4-Jun-80 (EHA).

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 26 2016 2:06PM

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