Find Spot record MDO49150 - Incense cup from a bowl barrow, Burleston
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Summary
An incense cup found during removal of a large round barrow is illustrated in 'Celtic Tumuli of Dorset' by antiquarian Charles Warne who described the barrow as being on Burlestone Farm near Dewlish Old Turnpike Gate. The exact location of the barrow is not known.
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Full Description
Warne, C, 1866, The Celtic Tumuli of Dorset (1866) (Monograph). SWX8166.
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1, 54 (Monograph). SDO146.
'An incense cup was recovered from a large barrow 'removed for agricultural operations on Burlestone Farm, near Dewlish Old Turnpike Gate' (C.T.D., illustration on title-page). The barrow must have been adjacent to (7) and (8).'
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7795 9634 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Burleston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 23 2025 1:45PM
