Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrows in Came Wood

Barrows in Came Wood

England
List entry 1002742
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrows in Came Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises a group of earthen barrows, characteristic of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 800 BCE. These mounds would have served as burial places for individuals of status within their communities, reflecting the ritual and social practices of prehistoric Dorset. The survival of multiple barrows at this location provides evidence of sustained use of the woodland area as a burial ground across the Bronze Age period.

Barrows in Came Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002742. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrows in Came Wood?

Barrows in Came Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002742.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrows in Came Wood?

Barrows in Came Wood 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 1002742.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrows in Came Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Roman villa (2.9 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (3.4 km), Sandy Barrow W of East Farm Dairy (4.3 km).

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