Monument record MDO8435 - Long barrow, Holdenhurst, Bournemouth

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Summary

A long barrow excavated by S Piggott in 1936 before the area was developed for housing. Excavation revealed the remains of an oval turf mound at the southern end of the barrow, covering stains interpreted as evidence of decomposed inhumations. No grave goods were found but Neolithic pottery was found in the fillings of the ditch which ran around three sides of the barrow.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A long barrow first identified by Dr R C C Clay in 1926 and excavated by S. Piggott in 1936 prior to housing development. The barrow was found to be surrounded on three sides by a quarry ditch which continued round the burial end of the mound. Within this ditch was a revetment mainly of turf. At the southern end was an oval mound of turf covering faint stains representing decomposed primary inhumations. There were no grave goods but Neolithic A1 pottery came from the primary silting of the ditch. Neolithic B ware, followed by 'A' Beaker and early Bronze Age rusticated wares followed in that order in upper levels of the silting, with characteristic flints. <2>

Remains of barrow published on 1:1250. <3>

No trace; site now covered by "Barrow Road". <4>

Brief description and account of Piggott's excavations. No further information. <5>


National Record of the Historic Environment, 458807 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 6in, 1931 (Map). SWX1540.

Long Barrow (NR)

<2> 1937, Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 3, p1-14 illus. and plans (Serial). SWX4268.

<3> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 1:1250, 1952 (Map). SWX1844.

<4> Wardale, C F, Various, Field Investigators Comments CFW, F1 CFW 24-MAR-69 (Unpublished document). SWX2704.

<5> Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, 1979, Long Barrows in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, plan pg 68-9 (Monograph). SWX4271.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • --- Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458807.
  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1931.
  • <2> Serial: 1937. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 3. 3. p1-14 illus. and plans.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 1:1250. 1:1250. 1952.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wardale, C F. Various. Field Investigators Comments CFW. F1 CFW 24-MAR-69.
  • <5> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1979. Long Barrows in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. plan pg 68-9.

Finds (2)

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Location

Grid reference SZ 11690 94610 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 007
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 7
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458807

Record last edited

May 9 2023 11:25AM

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