Monument record MWX839 - Natural Mound

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Natural mound

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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 Silica Sand. These mounds are quite common on the low lying lands of the Isle of Purbeck. (see also SZ 08 SW 11,43 &44). (3)

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  • <1> Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 14-AUG-52.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 12-DEC-52.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 02580 84260 (point)
Map sheet SZ08SW
Civil Parish Studland; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 255
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 SW 1

Record last edited

Dec 24 2021 11:03AM

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