Monument record MDO1163 - Long Barrow, Hampton Plantation, Frampton
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
A possible Neolithic long barrow orientated north west - south east is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. In 1952 this monument was described as an earthwork about 140 feet long and much reduced by ploughing. The mound was around 60 feet wide and 3 feet high at its widest point.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A long barrow situated 320 yds north west of Hampton Plantation is 140ft long and appears to be wider towards the east; at a point 45ft from this end it is 60ft wide and 3ft high. Its axis is on a line of about 125o. The work has been much ploughed over and spread. (No 151 in OS Map of Neolithic Wessex). <1>
A long barrow orientated north west - south west is of flinty construction now grass covered. Its long axis measures 45.0m and its short axis 19.0m, with a height of 1.2m. No side ditches are visibl<2>
SY 627925. Frampton long barrow listed by Ashbee. <5>
SY 62769253. Long barrow, generally as described, but further reduced by ploughing; it now measures 38.0 by 16.0 metres with a maximum height of 0.8 metres. Re-surveyed at 1:2500 on M.S.D. <6>
A possible Neolithic long barrow orientated north west - south east is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs situated 350m north west of Hampton Plantation. Its long axis measures 45m and its short axis 19m and it appears to be slightly wider towards the north west. No side ditches are visible but on the west side is a large circular depression, approx 20m in diameter which may be a post medieval chalk pit or just natural subsidence. <7-9>
Sources/Archives (10)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 116-117.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 30-DEC-54.
- <3> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 78.
- <4> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <5> SDO16712 Monograph: Ashbee, P. 1970. The Earthen Long Barrow in Britain. 162.
- <6> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F2 JGB 08-APR-81.
- <7> SDO11161 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3141-43.
- <8> SDO11159 Aerial Photograph: 05-MAY-1989. NMR OS/89137 477-79.
- <9> SDO11176 Aerial Photograph: 14-FEB-2005. NMR SY 6292/29 (23793/14).
- <10> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453613.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6276 9252 (63m by 63m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SW |
| Civil Parish | Frampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 046 017
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SW 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453613
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Frampton 17
Record last edited
Oct 26 2023 4:08PM