Monument record MDO8435 - Long barrow, Holdenhurst, Bournemouth

A long barrow excavated by S Piggott in 1936 before the area was developed for housing. Excavation revealed the remains of an oval turf mound at the southern end of the barrow, covering stains interpreted as evidence of decomposed inhumations. No grave goods were found but Neolithic pottery was found in the fillings of the ditch which ran around three sides of the barrow.

A long barrow first identified by Dr R C C Clay in 1926 and excavated by S. Piggott in 1936 prior to housing development. The barrow was found to be surrounded on three sides by a quarry ditch which continued round the burial end of the mound. Within this ditch was a revetment mainly of turf. At the southern end was an oval mound of turf covering faint stains representing decomposed primary inhumations. There were no grave goods but Neolithic A1 pottery came from the primary silting of the ditch. Neolithic B ware, followed by 'A' Beaker and early Bronze Age rusticated wares followed in that order in upper levels of the silting, with characteristic flints. <2> Remains of barrow published on 1:1250. <3> No trace; site now covered by "Barrow Road". <4> Brief description and account of Piggott's excavations. No further information. <5>

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