Monument record MDO6383 - Round barrow, Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne St Giles

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Summary

Site of an alleged barrow. According to Grinsell an early 19th century source referred to a barrow having formerly stood in the churchyard at Wimborne St Giles. Grinsell was unable to find any trace of a barrow, as was an Ordnance Survey field investigator in 1954.

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Full Description

According to G. A. Cooke, there was a barrow in the churchyard of Wimborne St. Giles, SU 032119. There is no sign of it now. <2>

No trace of a barrow could be found. <1>


Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1986, Dorset Barrow Survey, Papworth, MDJ TWA 19 February 1986 (Index). SDO134.

‘No visible trace of a barrow mound within the church yard immediately S of the church.’

<1> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 13-MAY-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.

<2> Grinsell, L V, 1959, Dorset Barrows, 146 (Monograph). SDO132.

<2.1> Cooke, G A, 1818, Topographical Description of Dorset, 151 (Monograph). SDO14045.

<3> Grinsell, L V, 1982, Dorset Barrows Supplement, 54 (Monograph). SWX1703.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 213808 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • --- Index: Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1986. Dorset Barrow Survey. Papworth, MDJ TWA 19 February 1986.
  • <1> Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 13-MAY-54.
  • <2> Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 146.
  • <2.1> Monograph: Cooke, G A. 1818. Topographical Description of Dorset. 151.
  • <3> Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1982. Dorset Barrows Supplement. 54.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213808.

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Location

Grid reference SU 032 119 (point)
Map sheet SU01SW
Civil Parish Wimborne St Giles; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 026 133
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SW 37
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213808

Record last edited

Aug 23 2024 4:11PM

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