Monument record MDO21348 - Compton Bottom: mound

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Summary

A small mound is visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs. It is possibly the site of a Bronze Age bowl barrow, or associated with with nearby WWI or II practice trenching (MDO21350).

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Full Description

A small mound, approximately 10m diameter, is visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs. It is possibly the site of a Bronze Age bowl barrow, although its close proximity to a WWI or II practice trenching area (MDO21350) may also suggest it is associated with this. {1-2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3271-73.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 14-APR-1984. NMR OS/84029 173-74.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 60707 93824 (16m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY69SW
Civil Parish Frampton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 27 2012 4:05AM

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