Monument record MDO44374 - Mound on Stubhampton Down, Tarrant Gunville
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Summary
A mound previously thought to be a long barrow, but since interpeted as a raised section of a natural scarp.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site is grass covered and on land which falls sharply to the north. The area has been cleared of trees and shrub, but no trace of a barrow was seen. The site is an unlikely one for a long barrow. <2>
The alleged long barrow, noted by Crawford <1>, appears to be a raised section of a strong natural scarp, at ST 90641417, which extends for about 250m along the steep southwest side of a combe. This natural feature is emphasised under conditions of low lighting. Not visible on OS air photograph. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX7265 Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile. 13.3.50.
- <2> SDO17870 Unpublished document: Edwards, D W. Various. Field Investigators Comments DWE. F1 DE 07-JAN-56.
- <3> SDO18499 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS 75-371 093.
- <3.1> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F2 GB 26-JAN-78.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210151.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9063 1417 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Gunville; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210151
Record last edited
Sep 15 2022 3:20PM