Monument record MDO45647 - Bronze Age round barrow on Blandford Down, either in Tarrant Launceston or Tarrant Monkton
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Summary
Bronze Age round barrow with extended inhumation, excavated by Rev J Austen prior to 1866. Situated on Blandford Down, adjoining the disused Blandford Race Course, there is now no evidence by which this barrow can be accurately located.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
On BLANDFORD DOWN, adjoining the Mile Course, an oval barrow was opened by the Rev. J. AUSTEN. A trench was cut lengthwise from the S.E. end, and 2 1/2 ft. beneath the surface, in the centre of the mound, an extended inhumation was found. <1>
The Mile Course evidently refers to the disused BLANDFORD RACE COURSE, which is now largely built upon. The RACE COURSE was centred at ST 916083. There is no available evidence by which this barrow can be located. The mound may have been destroyed by AUSTEN, or it may refer to any of the barrows which are, or were, recently in the vicinity. (See ST 90 NW 39.) <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX8166 Monograph: Warne, C. 1866. The Celtic Tumuli of Dorset (1866). 20, No 27.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 08-DEC-55.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209357. [Mapped feature: #635181 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9149 0850 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Launceston; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Monkton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 29
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209357
Record last edited
Feb 20 2023 7:03PM
