Monument record MDO8698 - Bronze Age bowl barrow, Mudeford, Christchurch
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Summary
Site of a possible Bronze Age bowl barrow. Ordnance Survey field investigation in 1954 noted a vague mound at the recorded location. The mound was around 22 metres in diameter and 0.4 metres high, with no visible surrounding ditch. The field investigator noted that accurate identification in its present condition [is] almost impossible. Trial excavation in November 1982 in advance of redevelopment failed to find evidence of occupation or ring-ditches.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Tumulus is recorded in this location on the 1st edition OS 25 inch map. <1>
Bowl Barrow, no dimensions given. <3>
A vague mound, 22.0m diameter, 0.4m high in a pasture. No visible ditch. Accurate identification in its present condition almost impossible. <4>
No change. Published 1:1250 revised. <5>
A trial excavation in November 1982 in advance of redevelopment failed to find evidence of occupation or ring-ditches. <6>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SDO10463 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1870. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch sheet 87.9 (Highcliffe south west and Christchurch bay).
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1931-38 edition OS map.
- <3> SWX3470 Article in serial: Grinsell, L V. 1940. Hampshire Barrows; Proceedings of the Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society 14. Vol 14. p364.
- <4> SWX3798 Unpublished document: Woodhouse, W C. Various. Field Investigators Comments WCW. F1 WCW 16-JUL-54.
- <5> SWX1161 Unpublished document: Aldsworth, F G. Various. Field Investigators Comments FGA. F2 FGA 31-MAR-69.
- <6> SWX4060 Article in serial: Jarvis K S. 1982. Steamer Point, Christchurch. Vol 104. p172.
- <7> SDO20590 Unpublished document: Jefferies, Jeff. 1999. The Barrows of Christchurch. Their Past, Present and Future. Appendix 1. Barrow Record 3.
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458684.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1918 9281 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 029
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 48
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458684
Record last edited
Mar 20 2024 12:52PM
