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Bleary Pate

Round Barrow(s)

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Details of barrow on Pastscape

[ST 10004210] Tumulus [NR] Bleary Pate [NAT] A large circular tumulus called 'Bloody Pate' situated in a field on the left, between the lane and the highroad coming up from Williton, and on a farm known as Rydon. It has never been opened. This is a ditchless bowl barrow (Grinsell's Williton No. 4).
Surveyed at 1/2500. A bowl barrow 13.0 metres in diameter and up to 1.7 metres high. Covered in thick vegetation. The name "Bleary Pate" is in local use. (4)
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17th December 2014ce

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