Monument record MDO8239 - Possible late prehistoric round barrow, The Warren, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
A circular mound is visible as an earthwork on Lidar images of The Warren, situated on the eastern side of the parish boundary between Chaldon Herring and West Lulworth. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. It is one of two similar mounds located adjacent to one another (see also MDO29358).
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Full Description
Mound, possible triple bowl, partly overlaid on the west by the parish boundary with Chaldon Herring. It is prominently sited on the crest of a ridge and aligned at about eight degrees. It is disturbed and very irregular in shape. {1}
A circular mound, approximately 9.7m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on Lidar images of The Warren (2), situated on the eastern side of the parish boundary between Chaldon Herring and West Lulworth. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. It is one of two similar mounds located adjacent to one another (see also MDO29358). This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7995 8075 (13m by 13m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 035
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Lulworth 35
Record last edited
May 6 2015 10:53AM
