Monument record MDO5076 - Bowl barrow, Tarrant Launceston
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Summary
A bowl barrow recorded as being around 30 feet in diameter and much reduced by ploughing.
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Full Description
A bowl barrow, plough-levelled but described by RCHME as 30 feet in diameter, located on the south-facing slope of a dry combe. Listed by RCHME as Tarrant Launceston 47 and by Grinsell as Tarrant Launceston 23. Situated at ST 95731150. <1>
The site had been levelled by ploughing prior to 1972 and nothing visible now remains. Not recommended for scheduling. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 107.
- <2> SWX1703 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1982. Dorset Barrows Supplement. p51.
- <3> SDO18279 Scheduling record: English Heritage. English Heritage Alternative Action Report. SJ Lobb, MPPA, Mar-2000.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210083.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9573 1150 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Launceston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2060047
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 47
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210083
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tarrant Launceston 47
Record last edited
Jan 26 2023 4:59PM
