Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrows in and near The Drive Plantation

Barrows in and near The Drive Plantation

England
List entry 1002788
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrows in and near The Drive Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises a group of barrows, which are earthen mounds raised over grave deposits, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Such barrow cemeteries represent significant archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and burial customs in prehistoric Dorset, contributing to understanding of early Bronze Age society in southern England. The monument remains an important record of ritual and mortuary practice from this period.

Barrows in and near The Drive Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002788. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrows in and near The Drive Plantation?

Barrows in and near The Drive Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002788.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrows in and near The Drive Plantation?

Barrows in and near The Drive Plantation 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 1002788.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrows in and near The Drive Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 170m north east of the Horton Inn (6.5 km), Potteries at Prairie Farm (9 km), Bowl barrow 250m north east of Monmouth's Ash Farm (9.1 km).

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