Monument record MDO863 - Bowl barrow on Lyscombe Hill, Cheselbourne
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Summary
One of a group of small mounds identified as possible bowl barrows. May be natural feature.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A barrow group centred ST 730023 (See Table). <2-4>
B. ST 73030230 & ST 73010227, Two low stony mounds 8.0 m in diameter and 0.4m, and 0.5m high respectively.
Tumuli surveyed at 1:2500 on MSD. <5>
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SDO134 Index: Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1986. Dorset Barrow Survey. Papworth MDJ, TWA 26 November 1985.
- <1> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
- <2> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 100.
- <3> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 221.
- <4> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 25-AUG-55.
- <5> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F2 GB 08-NOV-78.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202054.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7303 0230 (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: 1 031 053 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SW 32
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202054
Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 3:54PM
