Monument record MDO2974 - Bowl barrow, one of the Culliford Tree Group, Whitcombe
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Summary
A ditched bowl barrow.
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Full Description
SY 69918561. A probable pond barrow, situated on a gentle W slope, on the W fringe of Came Wood. The feature comprises, a low circular bank of regular profile, about 13.0m in diameter with a maximum height of 0.7m on the W (downhill side), dropping to 0.2m on the E (it fades in the SE quadrant), with a ragged central hole suggestive of ? excavation or small tree removal. Silting and modern disturbance of the central area now gives the overall appearance of a shallow platform. Located during field investigation. Surveyed at 1:2500 on MSD. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6991 8561 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Whitcombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 126 028
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NE 120
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452223
Record last edited
Jun 16 2023 3:35PM