EWX882 - Barrow at Upwey near Dorchester; excavation 1621

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Location

Grid reference SY 60000 90000 (point)
Map sheet SY69SW
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Date

1621

Description

‘Oct. 2. … “This same day came … certain commissioners with the broad seal (?) of England to dig in a hill at Upway near Dorchester for some treasure that lies hidden underground, but having spent three days about it, they went away having found there nothing but a few bones, saying they meant to dig at Bincombe and under that pretence went away”.’

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in serial: Miles Barnes W. 1892. The Diary of William Whiteway, 1618-1624. Vol 13.
  • <2> Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1953. The Ancient Burial Mounds of England.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 650969.

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Jul 22 2020 11:27AM

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