Monument record MDO47793 - Bronze Age Barrow north of Maiden Castle, Winterborne St Martin
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Summary
An unidentified round barrow excavated circa 1840 by J Sydenham. His barrow 11, it is listed by Grinsell as Winterborne St Martin 34f. Both Grinsell and RCHME suggest that it may be one of the barrows located just outside and to the northwest of Maiden Castle (see SY 68 NE 30 and associated monuments). Sydenham described the barrow as follows: "In a barrow somewhat north of the last [SY 68 NE 162] was a skeleton deposited on the floor, and near the top were two similar interments. Fragments of charcoal and ashes were sprinkled throughout the chalk and rubble of which the barrow was constructed". The suggestion that the barrow was "somewhat north" suggests that SY 68 NE 26 and associated monuments should also be considered possible candidates.
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Full Description
This barrow was originally described as part of SY 68 NE 102. That record should be consulted for additional sources and information.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17222 Article in serial: Sydenham, J. 1844. An account of the opening of some barrows in south Dorsetshire; Archaeologia 30.
- <2> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 153.
- <3> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 471.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1269434. [Mapped feature: #637603 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 665 890 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NE 102
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NE 163
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1269434
Record last edited
Feb 13 2024 7:06AM
