Monument record MDO7240 - Late prehistoric round barrow south-east of Hill Barn, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
A circular mound is visible at this location as an earthwork on aerial photographs. It is considered likely to be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. It is one of three potential barrows located in this vicinity (MDO7239-41).
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Full Description
Three round barrows south-east of Hill Barn. <1>
'B' - SY 77578119. Bowl barrow, 54ft diameter by 2.25ft high. <3>
'B' - SY 77578119. Barrow, in arable diameter 18.0m, approximately, height 0.7m, with no visible ditch. Both 'B' and 'C' have been ploughed over. 'B' and 'C' Re-surveyed at 1:2500 on M.S.D. <4>
A circular mound, approximatley 18m in diameter, is visible at this location as an earthwork on aerial photographs <5>. It is considered likely to be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. It is one of three potential barrows located in this vicinity (MDO7239-41). This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still visible as a faint cropmark on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 98 (No. 10).
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <3> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 441.
- <4> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 17-JUL-80.
- <5> SDO12923 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0001-3.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454169.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7757 8119 (23m by 22m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 005 026
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SE 16 B
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454169
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Chaldon Herring 26
Record last edited
Jan 10 2024 12:34PM
