Monument record MDO47745 - Bowl barrow, Wynford Eagle
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Summary
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Full Description
A barrow on the parish of WYNFORD EAGLE was opened by Dr. SYDENHAM in 1675. Beneath a cairn was a cist containing an urn full of bones and ashes. Sixteen further urns, one with lugs, containing unburned bones and ashes were also found. <1-2>
No further information was found during field investigation, and no barrow was seen in the parish of WYNFORD EAGLE pertaining to this sheet. <3>
<1> Hutchins, J R, 1803, The History and Antiquities of The County of Dorset Volume 2. 2nd edition, 265 (Monograph). SDO18013.
<2> Warne, C, 1866, The Celtic Tumuli of Dorset (1866), TOVP No 1 (Monograph). SWX8166.
<3> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 21-JAN-55 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 450715 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO18013 Monograph: Hutchins, J R. 1803. The History and Antiquities of The County of Dorset Volume 2. 2nd edition. 265.
- <2> SWX8166 Monograph: Warne, C. 1866. The Celtic Tumuli of Dorset (1866). TOVP No 1.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 21-JAN-55.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450715.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5850 9550 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Wynford Eagle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 30
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450715
Record last edited
Jan 15 2024 1:57PM
