Monument record MDO7714 - Mound, possibly a barrow, East Stoke
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Summary
A mound, interpreted as a possible round barrow. Recorded as being over four metres in diameter in 1952.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(SY 87628767) Small barrow diameter 12 yds. Height 3ft. Flat topped and irregular, but not excavated. <1>
Diameter of mound 10.5 metres. Height 0.8 metres. No trace of berm or ditch. Otherwise as stated in Authy 1. Heather covered. Probably a bowl barrow. <2>
Completely destroyed by gravel workings. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 29-JUL-52.
- <2> SWX2943 Map: Grimes, W F. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (W F Grimes). 24-MAY-1959.
- <3> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F2 JGB 07-MAY-81.
- <4> SDO14793 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RS 4205-6. 455166.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455166.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8763 8768 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NE |
| Civil Parish | East Stoke; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 011 054
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 NE 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455166
Record last edited
Oct 17 2023 4:48PM