Monument record MDO2544 - Bowl barrow on Grimstone Down, Stratton
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Summary
One of a group of eight bowl barrows recorded on Grimstone Down. In 1952 this monument was recorded as 36 feet in diameter with a mound about 1½ feet high. It is very disturbed in the middle, probably as a consequence of antiquarian investigation.
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Full Description
One of a group of round barrows on Grimstone Down: Barrow 'H' - SY 64619560. A bowl barrow, 36 feet in diameter and 1 1/2 feet high, much disturbed in centre. <1>
Barrow 'H' - SY 64619560 is rough rectangular earthwork of unknown purpose and date with sides 6 metres long formed by a bank 2 metres wide with an outer height of 0.4 metres and an inner height of 0.2 metres. The bank is surrounded on the south and west sides by a ditch 2 metres wide by 0.2 metres deep. The enclosed area is slightly raised above the surrounding side with no visible entrance. <2>
Not listed by Grinsell. <3>
Barrow H': As described by Authority 2 save that the raised interior has a surrounding bank (see plan and ground photograph). Probably a barrow but of unusual type. It is doubtful if it has been robbed. Barrow surveyed at 1:2500. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 229.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 27-JAN-1955.
- <3> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 131.
- <4> SDO14743 Unpublished document: Attrill, N J. Field Investigators Comments NJA. F2 NJA 04-FEB-1981.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453207.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6461 9561 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NW |
| Civil Parish | Stratton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 422
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 108 015 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 NW 43h
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Sydling St Nicholas 15b
Record last edited
Jan 11 2024 10:20AM