Monument record MDO25782 - Portesham Hill, mound
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Summary
A mound is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs. The date and function of this feature are uncertain; it is possible that it is the plough-levelled remains of a Bronze Age barrow.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A mound, approximately 8.4m in diameter, is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs {1} and was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project. The date and function of this feature are uncertain; it is possible that it is the plough-levelled remains of a Bronze Age barrow.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11849 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60649 86424 (15m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 2 2012 5:00AM
