Monument record MDO8246 - Mound, possibly a round barrow, on Bindon Hill, West Lulworth
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Mound, possible barrow, 14ft diameter and 1ft high on Bindon Hill abuts the west side of cross-bank (c) (see SY 88 SW 2). <1>
The mound has now been entirely destroyed and its site is occupied by a levelled grass-covered parking area. <2>
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 446 (Monograph). SDO150.
‘(42) Mound, possible barrow (SY 88 SW; 82968023), on Bindon Hill. Diam. 14 ft., ht. 1 ft. Abuts on W. side of cross-bank (c) (see Hill-forts, W. Lulworth (53), Fig. opp. p. 492).’
<2> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 20-AUG-81 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.
<3> Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East) (Unpublished document). SDO17434.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 455671 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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. 446.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 20-AUG-81.
- <3> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455671.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 82960 80230 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 042
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SW 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455671
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Lulworth 42
Record last edited
Dec 8 2024 3:49PM
