Monument record MDO47804 - Bronze Age barrow, Bincombe
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Summary
A barrow described as being at the east end of Bincombe Down was opened by antiquarian Edward Cunnington, who found a primary cremation burial and secondary urned cremation burial.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Listed under Bincombe. Barrow at east end of Bincombe Down and west of Came Wood (perhaps in Winterbourne Came parish) opened by E Cunnington : primary simple cremation; secondary cremation in thick plain urn. (1)
No further information was obtained to enable the excavation report in Authy 1 to be attached to any sited barrow. (2)
Bincombe 10a. Bowl barrow on heathland at east end of Bincombe Down and west of Came Wood, partly removed for sand, was opened by Cunnington. Details as Authy 1. (3)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1556 Unpublished document: Grinsell, L V. 1935-54. Dorset Barrows 1935-54 Manuscript.
- <1.1> SDO10110 Unpublished document: Cunnington, E. 1915. Cunnington MSS. 57.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 23-DEC-54.
- <3> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 90.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452078. [Mapped feature: #637614 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6849 8550 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Bincombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NE 69
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452078
Record last edited
Feb 23 2024 10:07AM