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Earthwork S of Meriden Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises an earthwork associated with an adjoining round barrow, representing the ritual and burial practices of prehistoric communities in the region. The round barrow, a characteristic burial mound of the Bronze Age, would have served as a focal point for interment and ceremonial activity. These monuments form part of the extensive barrow landscape typical of Dorset's prehistoric archaeological heritage, reflecting the importance of this area during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.
Earthwork S of Meriden Wood, and adjoining round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002439. View the official record →
Earthwork S of Meriden Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002439.
Earthwork S of Meriden Wood, and adjoining round barrow 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 1002439.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 70m south east of West End Barn (8.7 km), Weatherby Castle, an Iron Age hillfort 1020m north west of Ashley Barn Farm (8.8 km), Three bowl barrows 380m west of West End Barn (8.8 km).
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