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Ashbrittle YewRound Barrow(s)
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Barrow-like mound surmounted by a yew tree at ST052214. {1} The mound is circular, although slightly truncated at its N side. E-W diameter is 9m, N-S diameter 7m and c1.25m high. The centre of the mound is about 17m due S of the E wall of the chancel. It is crowned by a massive yew stool with a number of trunks and is clearly very old. {2} NGR should be ST052213. {3} Very doubtful. {4} References: 1 Mention - Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeology and Natural History Society Aston, M 1976 "Somerset Archaeology 1974-5" vol 120, 71 2 Personal communication - Burrow, I SCPD 07.03.84 3 Detailed records - Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division 1976 ST02SE(M) SCPD 4 Mention - Quinell, NV quoted in Grinsell, LV "Somerset Barrows: revisions 1971-87" Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeology and Natural History Society 131 (1987), 22. Record created by: Ian Burrow in March 1984 © Copyright Somerset County Council 2003 The authenticity of the mound as a barrow is in question. With thanks to the Somerset Museums Service for their help. |
Posted by jimit29th November 2003ce |
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Taunton Dean local government siteInformation on the allegedly 3000 year old yew (England's largest), which grows on top of an unsurprisingly unexcavated (and so undated) barrow. |
Posted by Rhiannon25th June 2002ce Edited 21st November 2005ce |
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