Monument record MDO2207 - Round barrow, Puddletown
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Summary
A mound identified as a possible round barrow, or possibly a surviving remnant of a prehistoric field system. In 1970 the mound was reported as being 60 feet in diameter and two feet high.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'A' - (37) - SY 70429489. Barrow?, 60ft diameter and 2ft high lying at the angle of a 'Celtic' field, is perhaps no more than the remains of a lynchet corner.
'A' Not located:- ploughed out. <2>
Barrow `A' no longer visible on the ground. Not recommended for scheduling. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 231.
- <2> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 07-NOV-80.
- <3> SDO18279 Scheduling record: English Heritage. English Heritage Alternative Action Report. MPPA, 13-Apr-1999.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455070.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7042 9489 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | Puddletown; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 094 037
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SW 37 A
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455070
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Puddletown 37
Record last edited
Oct 27 2023 3:18PM
