Monument record MDO862 - Round barrow, Cheselbourne
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Summary
Antiquarian Charles Warne investigated a barrow situated 'Not far from dyke on Browdun nearest Toot Hill' at some time before 1865. He reported finding a skeleton placed east-west on the floor of the barrow.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Grinsell places this barrow around SY 735 027, and conjectures that it may be one of the 'twin' barrows (MDO845 and MDO846) situated a little way to the south west. <1>
Area ST 735028. Apart from two substantial conjoined barrows (ST 70 SW 10) both of which appear undisturbed, no other barrow could be found in this locality. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX3049 Monograph: Warne, C. 1862. Ancient Dorset (1st Edition). 85.
- <2> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F1 GB 01-DEC-78.
- <3> SWX1703 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1982. Dorset Barrows Supplement. 36.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202125.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 735 028 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 031 052
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SW 55
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202125
Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 3:47PM