Monument record MDO5809 - Round barrow on Crichel Down, Long Crichel
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Summary
A probable Bronze Age round barrow is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs and is much reduced by ploughing. The barrow measures 14m in diameter and is defined by a ring ditch which encloses a circular mound. The barrow mound measures 11.5m in diameter and is visible as a white, probably chalk, circular macula which is surrounded by the darker circle of a ring ditch. There is no apparent internal feature such as a funerary deposit visible. The size and shape of the soilmark suggest that it could be the plough levelled remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, several of which are known in this area. The barrow is located on the summit of Crichel Down and is one of a pair (see MDO5808).
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Full Description
One of a pair of Bronze Age round barrows located on the summit of Crichel Down that were initially recorded as ST 91 SE 15 (UID: 210021). <1, 3>
The probable Bronze Age round barrow referred to above is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs. The barrow is centred at ST 9598 1007, measures 14m in diameter, and is defined by a ring ditch which encloses a circular mound. The barrow mound measures 11.5m in diameter and is visible as a white, probably chalk, circular macula which is surrounded by the darker circle of a ring ditch. There is no apparent internal feature such as a funerary deposit visible. The size and shape of the soilmark suggest that it could be the plough levelled remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, several of which are known in this area. <2, 4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 39b, Long Crichel 9.
- <2> SDO18350 Aerial Photograph: Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photography. 23-JAN-1976. CUCAP BWK60-BWK61.
- <3> SWX1703 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1982. Dorset Barrows Supplement. 45, Long Crichel 27.
- <4> SDO18351 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 24-APR-1988. OS/88055 187-188.
- <5> SDO12459 Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis. Object Number: MD002384.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1302818.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9597 1007 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Long Crichel; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 014 009
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 15b
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 162
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1302818
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Long Crichel 9
Record last edited
Jan 25 2023 4:57PM
