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Image of Stockbridge Down (Round Barrow(s)) by thesweetcheat

Bronze Age collared urn from round barrow at Stockbridge. On display in the British Museum.

Image credit: A. Brookes (4.11.2012)

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Stockbridge Down
Round Barrow(s)

A fine urn from the barrow is displayed in the British Museum, in the “Enlightenment” Room.

Pastscape info:

Excavated in 1938 when a primary EBA inhumation with a copper awl was found, and a secondary MBA cremation with urn, awl and beads. There were two other secondary cremations, both unaccompanied and pottery fragments recovered included Beaker, MBA & RB (including Samian). The primary grave was surrounded by a ditch with five causeways.

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