Monument record MDO46196 - Mound, Abbotsbury
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Summary
Low mound, possibly a barrow.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(SY 59568351) "Low mound, diam 8 paces ? Tumulus". <1>
A barrow 1 1/2 miled SE of Abbotsbury church. Diameter 27ft; height 3/4 ft. (Not listed by L V Grinsell, Dorset Barrows Mss 1934-55). <2>
SY 59558363. A grass covered earthy mound situated in a valley and rather marshy ground. There is no visible ditch, and the mound has a diameter of 8.0m, and a height of 0.3m. Possibly a barrow, but its position is unusual and the close proximity of a farm track to the mound makes positive identification difficult, for it could easily be an agricultural dump. <3>
Site topograhicaly unsuitable for a tumulus. Requires excavation prior to classification. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX7265 Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile. 22.4.24.
- <2> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 11.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 15-APR-55.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 FDC 21-APR-55.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450564. [Mapped feature: #635825 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5956 8351 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 SE 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450564
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Abbotsbury 35
Record last edited
Apr 27 2023 9:51AM