Monument record MDO7532 - Bowl barrow, Corfe Castle

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Summary

A mound situated on a natural promontory, and interpreted as a possible bowl barrow. In 1985 this monument was reported as being covered in bracken and heather.

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<1> Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1983, Isle of Purbeck Survey, IOP 677 (Index). SDO147.

‘Probable Bowl Barrow. Mound 9.5m and 1.0m high. Situated on a natural promontory with possible ditch or animal run. Covered in bracken and heather. 7/7/C.’

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  • <1> Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 677.

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Location

Grid reference SY 986 826 (point)
Map sheet SY98SE
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 278

Record last edited

May 27 2016 5:05PM

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