Monument record MDO3764 - Round barrow west of The Folly, Durweston
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Summary
Around 1860 this barrow was excavated by J H Austen. It contained a central primary (?) inhumation surrounded by 'a walling of large flints', and an empty cist at a higher level.
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Full Description
ST 842082 "Barrows, two, W. of the Folly were opened by J.H.Austen about 1860, but there is now no trace of them. One contained a central (? primary) inhumation surrounded by 'a walling of large flints,' and an empty cist at a higher level; the other, a very small mound, contained only an empty cist, cut 4ft into the natural chalk." <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 91-92.
- <1.1> SWX8166 Monograph: Warne, C. 1866. The Celtic Tumuli of Dorset (1866). 28-29.
- <2> SDO93 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1994. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993. 115. 151.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205591.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 842 082 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NW |
| Civil Parish | Durweston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 013 013 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NW 27
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205591
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Durweston 13
Record last edited
Mar 10 2022 9:52AM