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Winterbourne Steepleton Cromlech

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<b>Winterbourne Steepleton Cromlech</b>Posted by formicaantImage © Mike Rowland 03/06/10
Nearest Town:Dorchester (8km ENE)
OS Ref (GB):   SY614897 / Sheet: 194
Latitude:50° 42' 18.16" N
Longitude:   2° 32' 48.09" W

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<b>Winterbourne Steepleton Cromlech</b>Posted by formicaant

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I have long meant to see if this site is visible. It can be seen from the minor road which runs between Winterbourne Abbas and Portesham, I parked in a small layby on the west side of the road. The verge by the road had just been mowed and I walked along this, although this is a minor road it is very busy. The stones can be seen to the north, behind a water trough. They are quite small and I needed a long lens to get a photo of them.
This site is comparable to West Compton Down or Two Gates, which is several miles to the north near Eggardon Hill.
formicaant Posted by formicaant
6th June 2010ce
Edited 6th June 2010ce

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Probable remains of a chambered longbarrow, marked as "Burial chamber (remains of)" on the OL15 map. Ask at Combe Farm for permission to visit. juamei Posted by juamei
14th January 2003ce
Edited 14th January 2003ce