Monument record MDO6287 - Round barrow, one of the Knowlton Circles Barrow Group, Wimborne St Giles
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Summary
A small round barrow, identified from crop marks on oblique aerial photographs. The barrow is visible as a cropmark on a 1995 aerial photograph. The barrow is probably Bronze Age in origin and forms part of the Knowlton Barrow Group. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A barrow at Knowlton is visible as a cropmark on a 1995 aerial photograph (2).
The feature measures approximately 17.8m in diameter and has a single 1.7m wide external ditch. The barrow is probably Bronze Age in origin and forms part of the Knowlton Barrow Group.
The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0297 1072 (point) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne St Giles; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 026 039
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Knowlton Circles Barrow Group
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Wimborne St Giles 39
Record last edited
Dec 15 2023 10:36AM
