Monument record MDO8248 - Possible late prehistoric round barrow, Bindon Hill, West Lulworth
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Summary
A circular mound is visible as an earthwork on Lidar imagery of Bindon Hill. It is of uncertain date and function. It is possible it could be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. A hollow extending from its western edge to the centre may be the result of excavation.
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Full Description
Mound, possible barrow on the spine of Bindon Hill. It's diameter is 37ft and its height is 3ft. {1}
A circular mound, approximately 7.5m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on Lidar imagery of Bindon Hill <6>. It is of uncertain date and function. It is possible it could be the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow. A hollow extending from its western edge to the centre may be the result of excavation. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is visible as a low earthwork on the most recent comprehensive aerial photographs available to the project.
A - Bowl barrow, 14 paces diameter and 2 1/2ft. high. <2>
A (44). SY 84078026. Mound, possible barrow, 37ft. Diameter and 3ft. high on the spine of Bindon Hill. Top excavated. <3>
A: SY 84068025. A probable bowl barrow, measuring 13m. E. to W., and 11m. N. to S. It is 1.2m. High. Both barrows are much mutilated. Surveyed at 1:2500 on M.S.D. (see ground photograph). <5>
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1902.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. NVQ 10-JUL-52.
- <2.1> SWX1556 Unpublished document: Grinsell, L V. 1935-54. Dorset Barrows 1935-54 Manuscript.
- <3> 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.
- <4> SDO77 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1980. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1977. 99. 125.
- <5> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. NVQ 16-AUG-81.
- <6> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
- <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 SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments.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. 455546.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8406 8026 (13m by 12m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 044
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SW 4a
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455546
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Lulworth 44
Record last edited
Aug 8 2022 12:30PM