Monument record MDO47725 - Barrow, Dewlish
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Summary
A round barrow at Dewlish was excavated in 1871 locating a primary and secondary cremations. The exact location of the barrow is not known.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An unidentified barrow in Dewlish (SY 7798) was opened by J Brown in 1871. The mound was 4ft high and covered a primary cremation in a 'bucket' urn beneath a central flint cairn; a cremation in a globular urn was found near the margin of the mound. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 89.
- <1.1> SDO10121 Monograph: Abercromby, J. 1912. A Study of the Bronze Age Pottery of Great Britain and Ireland. 447.
- <2>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454554. [Mapped feature: #637532 ]
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7804 9836 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Dewlish; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NE 26
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454554
Record last edited
Jan 11 2024 4:15PM