Monument record MDO2854 - Bowl barrow, Fryer Mayne House, Broadmayne
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Summary
A Bronze Age bowl barrow on the end of small, steep spur just South West of Fryer Mayne House.
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Full Description
Bowl barrow (SY 73528642) on end of small steep spur just over 200ft above OD and 230 yds West South West of Fryer Mayne House, West Knighton. Diameter about 40ft, height about 1.5ft overgrown. <1> <3>
SY 73518641. Bowl Barrow as described by <3>, in private garden, diameter approximately 16.0m, and well-preserved. Published survey (1:2500) correct. <4>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 139.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <3> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 445.
- <4> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 26-NOV-79.
- <5> SDO10778 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6435-7.
- <6> SDO10773 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1051-3.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454071.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7352 8640 (26m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 124 021
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 39
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454071
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Knighton 21
Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 3:47PM
