Monument record MDO8246 - Mound, possibly a round barrow, on Bindon Hill, West Lulworth
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Summary
A mound situated close to a bank crossing Bindon Hill. This feature is interpreted as a probable Bronze Age round barrow.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mound, possible barrow, 14ft diameter and 1ft high on Bindon Hill abuts the west side of cross-bank (c) (see SY 88 SW 2). <1>
The mound has now been entirely destroyed and its site is occupied by a levelled grass-covered parking area. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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. 446.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 20-AUG-81.
- <3> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455671.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 82960 80230 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 042
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SW 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455671
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Lulworth 42
Record last edited
Aug 23 2023 12:38PM
