Monument record MDO3415 - Big Wood barrow group, Winterbourne Steepleton
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Summary
A possible bowl barrow was identified within the grounds of Bridehead in 1980. It is situated on the ridge top at the west end of Big Wood. It comprises a circular mound with a diameter of 11 metres, and height of 0.5 metres.
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Full Description
SY 60368941. A circular mound on the ridge-top at the west end of Big Wood, probably a bowl barrow. Diameter 11.0m, height 0.5m. Not ploughed. No visible ditch. Discovered during field investigation. Surveyed at 1:2500 on MSD. <1>
<1> Barton, J G, Various, Field Investigators Comments JGB, F1 JGB 29-MAR-80 (Unpublished document). SDO11900.
<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2011, South Dorset Ridgeway Barrow Survey 2010 (Unpublished document). SDO12407.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 452563 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6036 8941 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterbourne Steepleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 133 068
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NW 95
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452563
Record last edited
May 17 2023 4:25PM
