Monument record MDO8555 - Round Barrow Kinson 1, Kinson, Bournemouth
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Summary
A Bronze Age round barrow excavated by C M Piggott in 1948. It had been robbed at an early date and contained no traces of an original burial, or secondary burials. There was no evidence to date the original construction.
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Full Description
D: A barrow 32 feet in diameter and 35 feet high. <1>
The area has now been developed and there is no evidence of the barrows. <3>
This round barrow (known as Kinson Barrow 1) was excavated by the Ministry of Works and directed by Mrs C M Piggott in the summer of 1948, in advance of development of the area by Bournemouth Corporation. The barrow measured 32 feet in diameter. It had been robbed and no traces of any burials were found. No dating evidence was recovered. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO17433 Article in serial: Wallace, W G. 1919-23. Bournemouth Natural Science Society 6" map and private notes.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1932/8.
- <3> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FC 22-NOV-51.
- <4> SDO58 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1959. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1958. 80. 133-145.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457749.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0681 9547 (14m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 107
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NE 23 D
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457749
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457749
Record last edited
Dec 4 2023 2:11PM
