Monument record MDO5506 - Mound, Crockerton Hill, Cranborne
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Summary
A mound, probably natural, but labelled as 'Tumulus' on Ordnance Survey maps.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Mound, 20 paces in diameter by 2 ft in height, situated on arable. Probably a natural outcrop, of which there are others nearby. <1>
A well-pronounced mound, doubtfully a barrow, about 20m diameter by 1.0m high, surrounded by a mass of building debris and oyster shells. Another similar mound, apparently natural, lies 40.0m to the north west. <2>
Viewed from a distance, the field appeared to be regularly ploughed and was in established grass. Lies on the crest of a narrow spur. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 103, Cranborne 1.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. 1954.
- <3> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East).
- <4> SDO134 Index: Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1986. Dorset Barrow Survey.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213566.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0461 1669 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01NW |
| Civil Parish | Cranborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 005 043
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 NW 59
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213566
Record last edited
May 30 2022 2:36PM
