Monument record MDO7651 - Bell barrow, one of the Water Barrows, East Lulworth
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Summary
One of two round barrows known as the Water Barrows. This one is interpreted as being a probable bell barrow. In 1970 this monument was reported as being around 88 feet in diameter, with a mound over 9 feet high, and surrounded by a ditch, except on the northern side where it has been cut by the road.
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Full Description
'B' - Bell barrow, the berm of which is clear on the west but poor on the east with a road abutting the barrow on the north east. The ditch is filled with reeds and waterlogged in wet weather. <2-3>
The 'Water Barrows' lie on almost level ground about 220 ft. OD and comprise: … 'B' - (37) - SY 86558180. Bell (?) barrow, about 88ft. diameter including apparent berm on the south-east andand 9 1/2ft. high. The ditch is 12ft. wide, and 2 1/2ft. deep on all sides but the north where it is cut by the road. Much disturbed, especially in the centre. <4>
SY 865817. Water Barrows, round barrows. Scheduled. <5>
Water Barrows (name not confirmed).'B' SY 86558179. Bell Barrow, diameter overall 38.0m. including ditch 3.5m. wide and 0.5m. deep. Height of mound 2.9m. The berm is obscured by slumping and mutilation. Resurveyed at 1:2500 on M.S.D. <6>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1902.
- <2> SWX1556 Unpublished document: Grinsell, L V. 1935-54. Dorset Barrows 1935-54 Manuscript.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 09-JUL-52.
- <4> 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. 445.
- <5> SWX2300 Monograph: Department of the Environment. 1977. Department of the Environment (IAM) Ancient Monuments of England Vol 2. 2. 63.
- <6> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F2 JGB 02-JUL-81.
- <7> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455386.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8655 8180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | East Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 010 037
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 4 B
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455386
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: East Lulworth 37
Record last edited
Oct 20 2023 4:49PM