Monument record MDO31515 - Possible Bronze Age bowl barrow, Corfe Common, Corfe Castle
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Summary
One of a group of four potential Bronze Age round barrows situated on Corfe Common. A circular mound is visible as low earthwork at this location on aerial photographs taken in 1945.
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Full Description
One of a group of four potential Bronze Age round barrows situated on Corfe Common, Corfe Castle (MDO7422 & MDO31514-16). A circular mound is visible as a low earthwork at this location on aerial photographs taken in 1945 (1), measuring approximately 6.9m in diameter. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck mapping project. It is not visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13675 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/200 1062-63.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9726 8108 (8m by 8m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 31 2018 12:29PM