Monument record MDO46211 - Bowl Barrow, Hillbrow Road, Bournemouth
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Summary
A mound thought to be a Bronze Age bowl barrow excavated by Herbert Druitt in 1909. Another barrow near by was also excavated by Druitt, who also found a cremation cemetery. The mound was composed largely composed of burnt earth, charcoal and calcined flints, and this may have been the spot where cremations took place.
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Full Description
Two Barrows excavated by H. Drewitt in 1909. … 'B' - A smaller barrow, diameter 24ft., height 1 1/2ft some 50 paces S.W. of 'A' near the railway bridge. It consisted almost entirely of burnt earth, charcoal and calcined flints. This mound was probably the spot where the cremations took place. <2>
(Area SZ 128925) 'B' - Sited from information in Auth. 2. at SZ 12829249. Perimeter of urnfield drawn in from this information. <3>
The majority of the finds from the urnfield are held by Christchurch Museum. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1941.
- <2> SWX7425 Article in serial: Calkin, J B. 1950. Prehistoric Pokesdown, Proceedings of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society 40, 79-88.
- <3> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 17-NOV-51.
- <4> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 28-NOV-51.
- <4.1> SWX3707 Verbal communication: Lavender, J. Oral: J Lavender (Curator), Red House Museum, Christchurch.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458858. [Mapped feature: #635840 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1282 9249 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 024 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 24 B
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458858
Record last edited
Apr 28 2023 11:08AM