Monument record MDO915 - Bowl barrow on North Hill, Chifrome
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Summary
One of two barrows, identified as probable bowl barrows. In 1952 this monument was reported as being around 33 feet in diameter with a mound about 2½ feet high.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two bowl barrows: ... 'B' diameter 10 paces, height 2 ft. <2>
Barrow 'A' measuring 60 feet diameter by 3 ft. high. <3>
'B' - A possible round barrow. It is grass covered and there is no visible ditch. The diameter is approx. 9.0m. It is situated in a field which has a field system of IA/RB type (Dorset 30 SW 4). The mound overlies a lynchet approximately 0.6m. high and running in a N.-S direction, thus the mound is 0.8m high on the east, and 0.1m. high on the west. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1903.
- <2> SWX1556 Unpublished document: Grinsell, L V. 1935-54. Dorset Barrows 1935-54 Manuscript.
- <3> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 98.
- <4> SDO20236 Unpublished document: Stagg, D R J. Field investigator's comments DRJS. F1 DRJS 28-JAN-56.
- <5> SDO132 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1959. Dorset Barrows. 100.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450589.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5690 9948 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Chilfrome; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 036 005 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 2 B
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450589
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Chilfrome 5
Record last edited
Oct 30 2023 11:32AM