Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross

Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross

England
List entry 1008678
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises multiple barrows, earthen mounds constructed as burial structures typical of the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BC. Such barrow groups represent significant concentrations of funerary activity and reflect the social organisation and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The monument survives as earthwork remains and forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric burial monuments characteristic of Dorset's archaeological heritage.

Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008678. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross?

Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008678.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross?

Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008678.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Boat Knoll (4.8 km), Two barrows in Halcombe Vale, 700m south west of Monastery Farm (5.3 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (5.3 km).

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