Monument record MDO916 - 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 60 feet in diameter with a mound about three feet high.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two bowl barrows: 'A' diameter 11 paces, height 2 feet. <2>
Barrow 'A' measuring 60 feet diameter by 3 ft. high. <3>
'A' - A probable round barrow with no visible ditch. It is at present under plough and large flints are exposed in the centre of the mound. It is much spread, the diameter being approximately 11.0m and height 0.4m. <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 SWX1556 Unpublished document: Grinsell, L V. 1935-54.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 SDO20236 Unpublished document: Stagg, D R J. Field investigator's comments DRJS.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 5684 9938 (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 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 2 A
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450589
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Chilfrome 5
Record last edited
Oct 30 2023 11:31AM
