Monument record MDO8050 - Mound, Turners Puddle
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Summary
A mound around 60 feet across. This mound was described as a barrow on Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20th century, but it is thought more likely to be a natural feature. The possible natural feature is visible as an earthwork on lidar imagery.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Probably a natural rise. <2>
This is apparently a natural mound. Its slopes on all sides all gently into the natural slopes around. Its shape is irregular and extends towards the east. Owing to the nature of the slopes it is not practicable to give even approximate heights or diameter.
The mound is much pitted by military slit trenches and is planted over with coniferous trees. <3>
SY 8391 9244. A mound, 60ft across, probably natural. <4>
The mound is visible as an earthwork on lidar imagery. The mound is sub-oval and measures 22 m by 20 m. <6> This feature was digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <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 SWX1556 Unpublished document: Grinsell, L V. 1935-54.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> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 10-SEP-52.
- <4> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 453.
- <5> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <6> SDO13148 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2010. Lidar DTM.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456276.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8391 9244 (29m by 32m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SW |
| Civil Parish | Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 021 026
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 456276
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 SW 24
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456276
Record last edited
Mar 24 2023 3:02PM