Monument record MDO2542 - Bowl barrow near Jackmans Cross, Stratton
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Summary
A bowl barrow in woodland. In 1952 this monument was described as around 42 feet in diameter with a mound about 4½ feet high. It has been damaged in the centre, probably by antiquarian investigation.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(SY 65169620) Tumulus (NR). (1)
A bowl barrow. Diameter 16 paces, height 6 feet. Hollow centre. (2)
Similar information. (3)
A tree covered bowl barrow with a central hollow. Diameter 14 metres, height 1.8 metres. No ditch.
(See SY 69 NW 42 - Authy 5). (4)
SY 65159620: bowl barrow. No change.
Revised at 1:2500 on MSD. (5)
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1930.
- <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 SWX1556 Unpublished document: Grinsell, L V. 1935-54.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). 229.
- <4> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 27-JAN-1955.
- <5> SDO14743 Unpublished document: Attrill, N J. Field Investigators Comments NJA. F2 NJA 30-JAN-1981.
- <6> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. SY 69 NE 34.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452960.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6516 9620 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NE |
| Civil Parish | Stratton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 108 014
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 NE 34
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452960
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Stratton 14
Record last edited
Apr 21 2022 9:44AM
