DORSET BARROWS. 4,1 



17. Maiden Castle. The large barrow N.W. When 



opened for erection of flagpole, skeleton found near 

 surface, probably Roman. 



18. The small barrow 200 yards west of No. 17, nearly 



destroyed by plough nothing found. 



19. Frome Whitfield, near No. 14. In small hollow at 



ground level, part of inverted urn with burnt bones. 



Feb., 1884. 



20. Came Down, N.W. corner, nearest to Herringston. 



A cremation, and good flint implements. 



Aug., 1882. 



21. Bridport Road. 2| miles from Dorchester, close to 



road. S. side. Near top, skeletons, and a crema- 

 tion, and fragments of pottery. Aug., 1884. 



22. Ditto, same field as 21. Cremation in small cist at 



ground level piece of stag's horn, and flint imple- 

 ments. No date. 



23. Ditto If miles from Dorchester, South of road. 



Contracted skeleton in cist 5ft. 6in. below ground 

 level. There was much burnt soil in the barrow. 

 Fine stag's horn pick. Now in D.C.M. Opened 

 by Mr. Sivewright and Captain Ac land. 



July, 1896. 



Section through centre showed following sequence of soils, 

 from the top. 2ft. 6in. natural soil ; 2ft. of soft, rich, dark 

 soil ; 4ft. Oins. clean flints resting on old ground level. There 

 were also narrow seams of burnt earth. 



24 & 25. Bridport road, near No. 23. Previously dis- 

 turbed and much worn down. August, 1885. 

 26 Down near Preston White Horse. Previously opened. 

 The primary burial, cremation in cinerary urn. 



August, 1882. 



27. Puddletown Heath on highest ground near boundary 



of Colonel Brymer's property. The most northern 

 of 3 barrows close together. Cremation. No date. 



28. Lewell. Near side road to West Knighton. Cinerary 



urn with bones and ashes. (D.C.M.) Sept., 1890. 



