Monument record MDO7253 - Probable late prehistoric round barrow, The Warren, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
A low circular mound is visible as an earthwork and a cropmark on aerial photographs of The Warren. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. A hollow extending from its south-east side towards its centre may be the result of excavation.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
B - SY 79278089. A round barrow, probable bowl, 36ft diameter x 31/2ft high in a similar position to A and earlier than the adjacent Celtic field lynchet. Spoil from a central excavation has been thrown to the south. (Not listed by Grinsell or marked on OS plans). <1>
'B' SY 79288089. A low near-circular mound, diameter 21.0m. By 17.0m. Height 0.3m., conspicuous in that it is virtually barren of grass, in contrast to the well-grassed slopes around it. It merges with the hill-slope on the uphill side. The excavation trench is still visible as a crop mark. Surveyed at 1:2500 on MSD. <3>
A low circular mound, approximately 10.5m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork <5> and a cropmark <6> on aerial photographs of The Warren. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. A hollow extending from its south-east side towards its centre may be the result of excavation. A similar feature is located 38m to the north (MDO7252). This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> 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.
- <2> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 30-JUL-80.
- <3> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <4> SWX1137 Scheduling record: DCMS. 1998. Scheduled Monument Notification 1998. 16-NOV-1998.
- <5> SDO12932 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 2438-9.
- <6> SDO12923 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0001-3.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454246.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 79280 80890 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument (National No) - 29083
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 005 039
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SE 37
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454246
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Chaldon Herring 39
Record last edited
Jul 7 2023 4:40PM