Monument record MDO47537 - Unlocated barrows from near Milborne St Andrew
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Summary
Barrows (unlocated) generally sited in area of extant Barrows - MBA and LBA Urns, Amulet etc
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In unlocated barrows from near Milborne St Andrew, a Middle Bronze Age urn with an amulet and a bodkin were found.
Their assumed location was in the same location as the existing Double Ring Ditch (MDO4388) , and Round Barrow (MDO4387), east of Gould's Farmhouse.
In the Dorset Co Museum, are two MBA urns, one with rudimentary handles, from barrows; several LBA bucket urns from a barrow, and (? The same as the last) 12-14 bucket urns from a barrow opened in 1864. (3,4). In the British Museum.(1)
No evidence was obtained during field investigation to show where these barrows may have been situated. (5)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1556 Unpublished document: Grinsell, L V. 1935-54. Dorset Barrows 1935-54 Manuscript.
- <2> SDO9443 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition. 2. 604.
- <3> SWX4347 Article in serial: Hawkes, C F C. 1933. Barrows. Antiquaries Journal 13. 445.
- <4> SDO17125 Monograph: Payne, G (ed). 1892. Catalogue of the Museum of Local Antiquities collected by Mr Henry Durden of Blandford, Dorsetshire.
- <5> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 16-NOV-54.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8052 9753 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 NW 21
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455888
Record last edited
Dec 11 2023 11:04AM
