Monument record MDO4916 - Round barrow on Stubhampton Down, Tarrant Gunville
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Summary
Possible site of Bronze Age round barrow. Not found on air photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(ST 9059 1418) Round Barrow. <1>
The site is grass covered and on land which falls sharply to the north. The area has been cleared of trees and shrub which has resulted in several shallow hollows and small mounds. There is no visible trace of a barrow. <2>
Not mentioned by Grinsell or the Royal Commission. <3, 4>
No further information. Nothing visible on OS air photograph. <5, 6>
Uncertain. Source not known.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX7265 Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile.
- <2> SDO17870 Unpublished document: Edwards, D W. Various. Field Investigators Comments DWE. F1 DE 07-JAN-56.
- <3> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. Dorset Barrows 1959 (L V Grinsell).
- <4> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North).
- <5> SDO18499 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS 75-371 093. AP (OS 75-371 093).
- <6> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F2 GB 26-JAN-78.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210156.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9059 1418 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Gunville; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 057 041
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210156
Record last edited
Jan 26 2023 4:58PM