Monument record MDO4969 - Barrow in Hinton Bushes, Tarrant Hinton
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Summary
One of a small group of four round barrows situated on the south-east slopes of a chalk ridge. In 1972 this monument was reported as being around 55 feet in diameter with a mound about three feet high, and damaged in the centre.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Four barrows lie between 360 ft. and 380 ft. above O.D., on the S.E. slopes of a Chalk ridge at the S. end of Hinton Bushes; (A-C) are in woodland, (D) has been levelled by cultivation. … (C) Bowl (91791129), damaged in the centre; diam. 55 ft., ht. 3 ft. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 101.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210181.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 9179 1128 (16m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Hinton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 058 038
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 14c
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210181
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tarrant Hinton 38
Record last edited
Sep 3 2022 9:42AM