Monument record MDO3523 - Round barrow, on the parish boundary with Fontmell Magna, Ashmore
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Summary
A Bronze Age round barrow on the boundary between Fontmell Magna and Ashmore parishes. The monument was destroyed in the nineteenth century and a contemporary report indicates that bones were found during its removal.
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Full Description
A round barrow on the road to Fontmell Magna near Washer's Pit was demolished about 1840, whilst a new road was being made. The bones it contained were buried in the church yard. Sited by Grinsell and RCHM at ST 897168. Listed by Grinsell under bowl barrows. <1-3>
The name 'Washers Pit' probably applies to a dry pond at ST 89701677, a low lying position at the junction of three valleys, and an unusual barrow situation. No trace of a barrow was found. The surrounding high ground was perambulated but no feature of archaeological significance was noted. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO17883 Monograph: Watson E W. 1890. A History of the Parish.
- <2> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 87.
- <3> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 3.
- <4> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. SDO17369.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205938.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 897 168 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NE |
| Civil Parish | Ashmore; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 002 020
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 NE 27
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205938
Record last edited
Oct 14 2022 12:50PM
