EDO4957 - Quomps Copse, Christchurch; Earthwork Survey

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 13049 96286 (156m by 247m) (8 map features)
Map sheet SZ19NW

Technique(s)

Organisation

Poole Museum

Date

1975

Description

The following five earthworks were surveyed in Quomps Copse in 1975 by Mr. P. Aitken. 1. Low circular mound 10m diameter surrounded by a berm, bank and ditch (SZ1312796291). 2. Bowl barrow 13m diameter (SZ1310096270). 3. Probably bowl barrow 10m diameter (SZ1309596254). 4. Bowl barrow 10m diameter (SZ1309096244). 5. Oval mound 12m across partially surrounded by a berm, ditch and bank (SZ1307596216). Other features noted in the area were a low mound (SZ1297196163), some ditches (SZ13009641) and traces of slight banks and ditches (SZ13069632). Earthworks nos 1-5 are roughly in a straight line running NE-SW and are in a wooded area at the top of a scarp.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Article in serial: Jarvis, K S. 1987. Christchurch; Quomps Copse; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.. 109.

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Aug 30 2018 2:25PM

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