Monument record MDO24175 - Hampton Barn, barrow

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Summary

The potential site of a Bronze Age barrow is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The potential site of a Bronze Age barrow is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs {1}. The small round mound is 12m across and may alternatively be the site of a post medieval spoil heap. The site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.


<1> 11-JUN-1978, NMR OS/78080 105-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11674.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 11-JUN-1978. NMR OS/78080 105-6.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5959 8638 (18m by 18m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY58NE
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 30 2012 9:59AM

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