Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm

Chambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1002685
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Chambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Dorset. The site represents the type of communal sepulchral architecture characteristic of the Early Neolithic period in southern England, typically constructed between approximately 4000 and 3000 BC. Such chambered tombs served as focal points for ritual burial practices and territorial demarcation within prehistoric communities. The monument's survival and formal designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of early agricultural settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Dorset landscape.

Chambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002685. View the official record →

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What is Chambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm?

Chambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002685.

Who is responsible for protecting Chambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm?

Chambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm 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 1002685.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chambered tomb 900m south west of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Wears Hill (7.6 km), Dyke on Wears Hill (7.6 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (7.6 km).

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