Monument record MDO44379 - Round barrow in Tarrant Hinton
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Summary
A round barrow "about a quarter of a mile to the east of the long barrow on Tarrant Hinton Down" (ST 91 SW 11) was dug into the 19th century. It contained an extended inhumation, probably primary, with "fragments of a rude urn" at its side, covered by a cairn of flints. Above the cairn was a pot containing a hoard of Constantinian coins.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(ST 9210) A round barrow "about a quarter of a mile to the east of the long barrow on Tarrant Hinton Down" (ST 91 SW 11) was dug into the 19th century. It contained an extended inhumation, probably primary, with "fragments of a rude urn" at its side, covered by a cairn of flints. Above the cairn was a pot containing a hoard of Constantinian coins. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX8166 Monograph: Warne, C. 1866. The Celtic Tumuli of Dorset (1866). 75, No 99.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 100.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210247. [Mapped feature: #634750 ]
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9249 1050 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Hinton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 44
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210247
Record last edited
Jan 12 2023 10:23AM