Monument record MWX3264 - Barrow on Ridgeway Hill, Winterborne Monkton
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Summary
Barrow 'DW17', ploughed almost flat and no in situ mound. Part of Ridgeway Hill Barrow Group. Not mentioned in Grinsell's major survey of Dorset Barrows.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Barrow identified by aerial photographic transcription and geophysical survey (1)
Barrow ploughed almost flat with no in situ mound. Circular ditch revealed with projected external diameter of 19m. Off centre pit, possible secondary burial. Excavated section suggests either upright posts or palisade, uncommon in Bronze Age Barrows (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX8609 Unpublished document: Mepham, L and Smith, R. 1993. A354-A353 Dorchester to Weymouth Road Improvements, Archaeological Field Evaluation.
- <2> SWX8614 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P and Smith, R. 1994. A354-A353 Dorchester to Weymouth Road Improvements, Archaeological Field Evaluation - Trial Trenching.
- <3> SDO12407 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2011. South Dorset Ridgeway Barrow Survey 2010.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (4)
- Event - Intervention: A354-A353 Dorchester to Weymouth Road Improvements, Trial Trenching, January 1994 (EWX2288)
- Event - Intervention: A354-A353 Dorchester to Weymouth Road Improvements; evaluation 1993 (EWX1626)
- Event - Intervention: A354-A353 Dorchester to Weymouth Road Improvements; evaluation 1993 (EWX1883)
- Event - Survey: South Dorset Ridgeway Barrow Survey 2010 (Ref: 72660) (EDO5641)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 67600 87300 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Monkton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 30 2011 1:54AM