Monument record MDO21626 - West Compton: mound

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Summary

Potential site of a Bronze Age barrow visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A large oval mound 21m across, is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. It is of uncertain date but appears to underlie a field boundary marked on the OS 1st edition map. It is potentially the site of a Bronze Age barrow. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 031-2.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5611 9444 (32m by 29m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY59SE
Civil Parish West Compton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 11 2012 5:04AM

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