Monument record MDO30236 - Possible late prehistoric round barrow, Farm Heath, East Stoke
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Summary
A circular mound is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Farm Heath, East Stoke. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a Late Neolithic or Bronze Age barrow. It is one of a large group of potential late prehistoric barrows situated at this location (see also MDO7701-05 and MDO30236-41).
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Full Description
A circular mound, approximately 13m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Farm Heath, East Stoke (1). It is considered possible this could be the remains of a Late Neolithic or Bronze Age barrow. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is one of a large group of potential late prehistoric barrows situated at this location (see also MDO7701-05 and MDO30236-41).
<1> Meridian Air Maps Ltd, 29-10-1983, NMR MAL/2683 009-010 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13223.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13223 Aerial Photograph: Meridian Air Maps Ltd. 29-10-1983. NMR MAL/2683 009-010.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8896 8796 (15m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NE |
| Civil Parish | East Stoke; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 11 2014 1:56PM
