Monument record MDO860 - Bowl barrow on Lyscombe Hill, Cheselbourne
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Summary
A bowl barrow recorded as low rise in rough grassland with clumps of gorse. The area appears to have been rarely ploughed in the past and not for many years.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1986, Dorset Barrow Survey (Index). SDO134.
‘A low rise in rough grassland with clumps of gorse. The area appears to have been rarely ploughed in the past and not for many years. Above steep E facing slope. 7/2/B. On site – Grassland, Heathland 1, around site – Grassland, Heathland 1, Woodland 2 (managed).’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO134 Index: Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1986. Dorset Barrow Survey.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7300 0210 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 031 050
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SW 63
Record last edited
Jul 22 2024 11:13AM
