Monument record MDO2123 - Bowl barrow, Powerstock
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Summary
An oval mound interpreted as a possible barrow. In 1952 this feature was reported as measuring 37 feet by 28 feet, and 4 feet high.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A bowl barrow with a hollow in the centre of the mound. Diameter 11 paces, height 2 ft. <2>
Probable barrow, oval in shape measuring 37 by 28 ft and 4 ft high. <3>
A grass covered ditchless bowl barrow, diameter 10.0m. height 0.7m, with a slight depression in the centre. <4>
SY 54759504. Same information as Authy 2. <5>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1890.
- <2> SWX1556 Unpublished document: Grinsell, L V. 1935-54. Dorset Barrows 1935-54 Manuscript.
- <3> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 185.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 20-MAY-55.
- <5> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 128.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 882650.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450852.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5474 9499 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Powerstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 091 029 F
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NW 21
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450852
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Powerstock 29f
Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 2:04PM
