Monument record MDO3415 - Big Wood barrow group, Winterbourne Steepleton

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Summary

A possible bowl barrow was identified within the grounds of Bridehead in 1980. It is situated on the ridge top at the west end of Big Wood. It comprises a circular mound with a diameter of 11 metres, and height of 0.5 metres.

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SY 60368941. A circular mound on the ridge-top at the west end of Big Wood, probably a bowl barrow. Diameter 11.0m, height 0.5m. Not ploughed. No visible ditch. Discovered during field investigation. Surveyed at 1:2500 on MSD. <1>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 29-MAR-80.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2011. South Dorset Ridgeway Barrow Survey 2010.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452563.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6036 8941 (point)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Winterbourne Steepleton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 133 068
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NW 95
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452563

Record last edited

May 17 2023 4:25PM

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