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Adstone

Round Barrow(s)

Nearest Town:Wantage (13km ENE)
OS Ref (GB):   SU275865 / Sheet: 174
Latitude:51° 34' 34.2" N
Longitude:   1° 36' 11.23" W

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Monument No. 1372278

Details of site on Pastscape

(SU 27 86] A cluster of sarsen stones, probably eight in number, were observed "at the foot of a small combe, about a quarter mile north-east of the farmhouse called Adstone (sic)". It was speculated that these may be the remains of a tumulus. (1)

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(1) Berkshire Archaeological Society The Berks, Bucks and Oxon archaeological journal Stevenson M.L. 1907, 'Cross at East Hagbourne, Roman remains in West Berkshire, etc', Berks. Bucks. Oxon Arch. J. vol.13, pgs59-60. 13 Page(s)59-60
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21st August 2012ce
Edited 21st August 2012ce