Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrows near Dorset Cursus

Barrows near Dorset Cursus

England
List entry 1002792
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrows near Dorset Cursus is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises a cluster of barrows positioned in proximity to the Dorset Cursus, a Neolithic ceremonial earthwork of considerable length that dominates the landscape of the region. These funerary mounds represent the funerary practices and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities, typically dating to the second millennium before the common era. The barrows form part of a significant archaeological complex that demonstrates the continuity of ritual and burial activity across multiple prehistoric periods in this area of Dorset.

Barrows near Dorset Cursus is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002792. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrows near Dorset Cursus?

Barrows near Dorset Cursus is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002792.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrows near Dorset Cursus?

Barrows near Dorset Cursus 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 1002792.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrows near Dorset Cursus?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 170m north east of the Horton Inn (7.2 km), Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow (8.4 km), Potteries at Prairie Farm (9.3 km).

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