Monument record MDO2885 - Sandy Barrow, West Stafford
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Summary
Bowl barrow. In 1970 this monument was reported as being around 85 feet in diameter with a mound about 9 feet high. A lane has cut into the monument on the western side, and it is densely overgrown.
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Full Description
This mound has the appearance of a bell barrow. It is overgrown with underwood and has no visible surrounding ditch. Diameter, including the berm which is 5.0m wide, is 24.0m. Height of mound about 2.7m high. Cut away on the west side by a road. <1>
Sandy Barrow, bowl barrow (SY 72788909). On level site above 200 ft. Diam about 85 ft, ht about 9 ft. Cut on west by lane
and densely overgrown. <2> <4>
'Sandy Barrow', name unconfirmed, is generally as described by Auth 3. The diameter is 26.0m and height about 2.7m. It is
mutilated and spread on the south. Published survey (1:2500) revised. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 09-DEC-54.
- <2> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 140.
- <3> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <4> 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. 451.
- <5> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F2 JGB 16-NOV-79.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454047.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7278 8909 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Stafford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 125 019
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 33
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454047
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Stafford 19
Record last edited
Nov 22 2023 4:10PM