Monument record MDO1791 - Barrow, North Poorton
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Summary
A mound interpreted as a possible Bronze Age bowl barrow, though truncated by later activity.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[SY 51559873] A ditchless grass covered mound with a diameter of 22.0m and a minimum height of 1.2m. It is
completely flat topped and is obviously an artificial feature. Probably a truncated bowl barrow. <1>
Surveyed on L.S. 25" <3>
<1> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 27-APR-55 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.
<2> Grinsell, L V, 1982, Dorset Barrows Supplement (Monograph). SWX1703.
<3> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25 inch scale map, LS 25" 1/62 (Map). SDO18020.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 450846 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 27-APR-55.
- <2> SWX1703 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1982. Dorset Barrows Supplement.
- <3> SDO18020 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25 inch scale map. 25 inch. LS 25" 1/62.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450846.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5155 9873 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NW |
| Civil Parish | North Poorton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 081 008
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NW 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450846
Record last edited
Jan 3 2023 2:15PM
