Monument record MDO7133 - Bowl barrow, Bere Regis
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Summary
One of a line of three barrows on the centre of a ridge. In 1970 this monument was described as a very slight mound around 60 feet in diameter, spread and reduced by ploughing.
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Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 437 (Monograph). SDO150.
'Three barrows (SY 89 NW) lie in a line ½ mile S.W. of Bere Down Buildings on the centre of a ridge above 200 ft. All are spread and almost destroyed by ploughing. . . . (104) Bowl (83469659) 50 yds. S.E. of (103). Diam. 60 ft., ht. 6 ins.'
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 437.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8346 9659 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 003 104
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Bere Regis 104
Record last edited
Oct 9 2024 3:40PM
