Monument record MDO7766 - Bronze Age round barrow, Langton Matravers
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Summary
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Full Description
The probable site of a Bronze Age round barrow is visible as low earthworks on lidar (1-2) . The site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Read, Chris, 1988, Letter from Chris Read to Jo Draper dated 22 August 1988 (Verbal communication). SDO21429.
'Firstly at Headbury in Langton Matravers there is a possible barrow at about 9932 7716. It is 3ft high and 16-20 yd. across. It is well-sited for a barrow, on the highest part of the ridge and is clearest when seen from below. From above it is rounded - as if ploughed in the past. (The name 'Headbury' is interesting but I see that it comes from Eidbury - an 18thC quarrying family.'
<1> Channel Coastal Observatory, 23-MAR-2008, Lidar (Photograph). SDO12878.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9931 7715 (29m by 28m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 013 061
Record last edited
Jun 24 2025 5:33PM
