Monument record MWX3090 - Natural mound, Studland Heath, Studland
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Summary
A circular mound with a diameter of 21.0m and a height of 1.3m. There are no traces of a ditch or of mutilation. This is a very doubtful barrow and is more probably a natural mound of a type common to the area. It had been considered to possibly represent a barrow but is more probably a high natural gravel formation standing above the local silca sand.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
(Centred at SZ 02558427) Approx position of probable round barrow. <1>
A circular heather covered mound surveyed at SZ 02588426 with a diameter of 21.0m. and a height of 1.3m. There are no traces of a ditch or of mutilation.
This is a very doubtful barrow and is more probably a natural mound of a type common to the area. <2>
Not a tumulus but a high natural gravel formation standing above the local Silca Sand. These mounds are quite common on the low lying lands of the Isle of Purbeck. (see also SZ 08 SW 11,43 & 44).
Mound (possible Barrow) located on Studland Heath. <4> Shown on 1840 Tithe Map. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX2957 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1950).
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 14-AUG-52.
- <3> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 12-DEC-52.
- <4> SDO14243 Unpublished document: Papworth M. 1995. Studland, Purbeck, Dorset, Wessex Region. 112, 213.
- <5> SWX8753 Digital archive: Unknown. pre-2004. Collection of Digitised Tithe Maps. 1840.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457523.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0258 8426 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 162
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 SW 1
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457523
Record last edited
Mar 22 2023 5:26PM