Monument record MDO4922 - Mound, Tarrant Gunville
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Summary
A mound recorded in the past as a possible Neolithic long barrow. It is situated in an area that was formerly part of the landscaped park around Eastbury House, and may be associated with the landscaping. 34m long by 12m wide and up to 1m high at the eastern end but the west end fades into the surrounding ground. Orientated north west to south east. No traces of side ditches.
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Full Description
(ST 93141226) Mound (NAT). <3>
Probable long barrow. <1>
Grass-covered mound orientated approximately north west to south east 34 metres long by 12 metres wide. It is up to 1 metre high at the eastern end but the west end fades gradually into the surrounding ground. There are no traces of side ditches. Possibly a long barrow although rather small.
Alternatively it could be associated with the landscaping of Eastbury Park (ST 91 SW 75). <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX7265 Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile. Rec 6" (O G S Crawford).
- <1.1> SDO18514 Unpublished document: 1936. Letter (D Reed 2.1.36). Letter (D Reed 2.1.36).
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 01-MAY-54.
- <3> SDO11924 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey map 6 inches to 1 mile. 1963.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210200.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9314 1226 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Gunville; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 057 047
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210200
Record last edited
Oct 13 2022 10:02AM