Monument record MDO2083 - Pond barrow on Corton Hill, Corton, Portesham
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Summary
A circular earthwork interpreted as a possible Bronze Age pond barrow. In 1980 this monument was recorded as an extant earthwork, and it is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular hollow, internal diameter 8.5m., depth 1.3m. with a 1.5m. with a wide stony rim, the outer slopes of which fall away on either side of the ridge. The possibility of a modern origin was considered but its position and proximity to an accepted barrow (MDO2057) suggest it may be sepulchral, presumably a pond barrow, even though the hollow is rather deep for its size. <1>
Also visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs <2-3>, the hollow measuring approximately 6 metres in diameter, with an outer bank 3.8m in width. This site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SDO134 Index: Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1986. Dorset Barrow Survey. SDR 303.
- <1> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 17-APR-80.
- <2> SDO11925 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-1-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1065-7.
- <3> SDO11926 Aerial Photograph: 12-5-2002. PGA SY6385.
- <4> SDO12407 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2011. South Dorset Ridgeway Barrow Survey 2010.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452498.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6338 8555 (20m by 20m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 090 076
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NW 70b
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452498
Record last edited
Jul 8 2024 8:06PM