Monument record MDO1473 - Burial on Boarsbarrow Hill, Loders
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Summary
Human bones were found in 1930 when a tree was uprooted. This find may indicate the location of a Bronze Age round barrow.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'… partly obscured by vegetation. It appeared to be a low mound, c. 8m in diameter, prbably somewhat less than 1m high. There was no obvious disturbance. The position seems to match that in the O.S. and S.M.R., i.e. on the south-west part of the hilltop.' (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West).
- <2> SWX1703 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1982. Dorset Barrows Supplement. 44.
- <3> SDO12401 Unpublished document: Wallis, S. 1994. Report on a site visit to Boarsbarrow Hill, Loders.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 492 938 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Loders; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 065 026
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Loders 26
Record last edited
Jan 14 2014 4:08PM