Monument record MDO43256 - Mound, Hermitage and Holnest
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Summary
An irregular mound on the parish boundary between Hermitage and Holnest and near a field called Barrow Field has been considered as a possible Bronze Age round barrow. Evidence of small-scale surface quarrying in the vicinity, however, makes it possibly more likely that this is a spoil heap of relatively recent date.
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Full Description
A grass covered angular mound at ST 64570838 may be a barrow, although surface quarrying in the vicinity throws doubt on its antiquity. It is 10.0m in diameter and 0.3m high, with no visible ditch, and lies south east of a field called Barrow Field. No other mounds are visible in the area. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 10-SEP-55. [Mapped feature: #631740 ]
- <2> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F1 ASP 27-OCT-77.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 198840.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6457 0838 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60NW |
| Civil Parish | Hermitage; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Holnest; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 NW 11
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 198840
Record last edited
Dec 23 2021 10:15AM
