Monument record MDO8292 - Mound, Winfrith Newburgh
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Full Description
Grinsell, L V, 1959, Dorset Barrows, 147 (Monograph). SDO132.
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 460 (Monograph). SDO150.
‘Most of the seventeen barrows lie on heathland N. of the village, five forming the Black Knoll Group (AC). Another barrow possibly existed at 81938295 (O.S. 1811). Some on Winfrith Down, perhaps including (32), were excavated by Durden but cannot now be identified (Durden Catalogue, 9, no. 110; 21, nos. 50–54).
(32) Bowl (?) (SY 88 SW; 80378317) on top of broad ridge. Diam. 42 ft., ht. 2 ft. Ploughed. There is now no trace of a second mound (on O.S. 1811) immediately to N.N.E.’
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8193 8295 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | Winfrith Newburgh; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 026 032 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SW 14
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Winfrith Newburgh 32
Record last edited
Jul 22 2024 2:30PM
