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Monument MPM227 - Bowl Barrow Portsdown Hill

Summary

Bowl Barrow noted to have been in the angle of Southwick Road and Portsdown Hill Road in 1938. In 1969 the Ordnance Survey recorded no trace of barrows seen in this area.

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Full Description

Bowl Barrow in angle of Southwick Road and Portsdown Hill Road. 12 paces diameter by 1' high and hollow at the centre, found by Grinsell. A slight mound to the north may have been another barrow. Noted by Leslie Grinsell in 1938. In 1969 the Ordnance Survey recorded no trace of barrows seen in this area. References: PHFC 1938-40, p.361


Portsmouth City Council, n/a, Portsmouth City SMR Cards, SU60NW17 (Index). SPM1.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM1 Index: Portsmouth City Council. n/a. Portsmouth City SMR Cards. SU60NW17.

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Location

Grid reference SU 643 066 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM