Monument record MDO21 - Mound on Wears Hill, Abbotsbury

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Summary

A mound interpreted as a possible round barrow, but perhaps more likely to be a natural feature. It was reported in 1952 as being around 86 feet in diameter and 4 feet high.

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Full Description

This barrow is 60 paces in diameter and 12 feet in height. This is marked on OM as tumulus, but probably natural. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 11.
  • <2> Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 85.

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Location

Grid reference SY 5589 8600 (point)
Map sheet SY58NE
Civil Parish Abbotsbury; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 032 H
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Abbotsbury 32h

Record last edited

Jun 27 2023 2:10PM

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