Monument record MDO6383 - Round barrow, Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne St Giles
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Summary
Site of an alleged barrow. According to Grinsell an early 19th century source referred to a barrow having formerly stood in the churchyard at Wimborne St Giles. Grinsell was unable to find any trace of a barrow, as was an Ordnance Survey field investigator in 1954.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
According to G. A. Cooke, there was a barrow in the churchyard of Wimborne St. Giles, SU 032119. There is no sign of it now. <2>
No trace of a barrow could be found. <1>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 13-MAY-54.
- <2> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 146.
- <2.1> SDO14045 Monograph: Cooke, G A. 1818. Topographical Description of Dorset. 151.
- <3> SWX1703 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1982. Dorset Barrows Supplement. 54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213808.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 032 119 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne St Giles; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 026 133
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SW 37
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213808
Record last edited
Dec 13 2022 11:53AM
