Monument record MDO38306 - Mound, possibly natural, Lowness Coppice, Netherbury
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Summary
The site of a possible long barrow has previously been suggested to the west of Lowness Coppice, South Bowood (NMR SY49NW16). A mound, 35m long, was identified as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the west of Lowness Coppice, Netherbury. It is considered likely to be the site of the possible barrow however a natural origin for the feature is possible. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
SY 438 989. A possible long barrow ca. 100 feet long NE-SW by 40-50 feet wide has been discovered on AP's West of South Bowood. <1>
The site of a possible long barrow has previously been suggested to the west of Lowness Coppice, South Bowood. A mound, 35m long, was identified as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the west of Lowness Coppice, Netherbury <2-3>. It is considered likely to be the site of the possible barrow however a natural origin for the feature is possible. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO19056 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Netherbury file).
- <1.1> SDO19066 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. a. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 4321.
- <2> SDO13147 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2010. Lidar DSM. sy4398_dsm_1m.asc.
- <3> SDO14620 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 05-MAR-2000. OS/00978 V 0010-1.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 864006.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 43875 98900 (point) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NW |
| Civil Parish | Netherbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 NW 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 864006
Record last edited
Dec 16 2022 12:56PM
