Monument record MDO30012 - Possible Bronze Age round barrow, Bere Heath, Bere Regis
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Summary
A large circular feature is visible as a low earthwork on aerial photographs of Bere Heath. Its close proximity to two potential Bronze Age round barrows (MDO7101 & MDO7102) suggest it could be associated with these. Alternatively it may be of natural origin.
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Full Description
A large circular feature, approximately 23m in diameter, is visible as a low earthwork on aerial photographs of Bere Heath (1). Its close proximity to two potential Bronze Age round barrows (MDO7101 & MDO7102) suggest it could be associated with these. Alternatively it may be of natural origin. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is still visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8645 9286 (28m by 28m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SE |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 10 2013 3:24PM