Monument record MDO29358 - Possible late prehistoric round barrow, The Warren, West Lulworth
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Summary
A circular mound is visible as an earthwork on Lidar images of The Warren, situated on the eastern side of the parish boundary between Chaldon Herring and West Lulworth. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. It is one of two similar mounds located adjacent to one another (see also MDO8239).
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Full Description
A circular mound, approximately 9.4m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on Lidar images of The Warren (1), situated on the eastern side of the parish boundary between Chaldon Herring and West Lulworth. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. It is one of two similar mounds located adjacent to one another (see also MDO8239). This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7995 8077 (13m by 12m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 9 2013 9:59AM