Monument record MDO8463 - Oval barrow, 29 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

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Summary

An oval barrow about 21m by 17m across and 1.75m high, possibly an oval round barrow or a short long barrow, stood to the south of Christchurch Road. The barrow was incorporated into a garden of a house at the end of the nineteenth century and was destroyed in 1934. The mound was apparently probed by Captain Elwes and proved to be a barrow. It was estimated originally to have been about 25-27m long.

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Long Barrow 70 ft x 55 ft. Height 5.75 ft. Must originally have been 80 or 90 ft long. Said to have been 'probed' and proved to be a tumulus, perhaps by Capt Elwes. <1> Oval bowl barrow 18 paces x 24 paces. Height 5 3/4 ft. Destroyed 1934. <3> No visible remains. Site now in modern garden. This may have been a 'short' long barrow. <5>

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Article in serial: Wallace, W G. 1919-1923. Proceedings of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society 6 and private notes.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1934.
  • <3> Article in serial: Grinsell, L V. 1940. Hampshire Barrows; Proceedings of the Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society 14. Vol 14. 363.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1940.
  • <5> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 16-NOV-51.
  • <6> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458873.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 1006 9139 (20m by 15m)
Map sheet SZ19SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 029
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 29
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458873

Record last edited

Dec 16 2022 10:56AM

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