Monument record MDO7515 - Bowl Barrow, Rempstone, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A probable bowl barrow, extensively disturbed, on a low rise in heathland.
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Full Description
A probable Bowl Barrow on a low rise in heathland. It survives about 26.7m in diameter and 1.2m high, with no visible ditch. There is evidence of extensive disturbance pointing to an excavation trench running from the east limit to the centre.
<1> Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1983, Isle of Purbeck Survey (Index). SDO147.
Probable Bowl Barrow: Diam. 26.7m and Ht. 1.2m. Suspected round barrow with extensive disturbance pointing to an excavation trench running from the east limit to the centre. No visible ditch. A low rise on heathland covered in heather and bracken. 7/7/C
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 987 827 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 267
Record last edited
Sep 10 2024 9:52AM
