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Earthworks SE of Park Wood is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Dorset, England, forming part of the archaeological landscape characteristic of prehistoric burial practices in southern Britain. The monument survives as an earthwork mound, typical of barrow construction from the second millennium BCE, when such structures served as burial monuments for individuals of status within their communities. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance to understanding Bronze Age funerary customs and settlement patterns in the region. Its location within a broader barrow cemetery landscape indicates the concentration of burial activity in this part of Dorset during the Bronze Age period.
Earthworks SE of Park Wood, including round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002466. View the official record →
Earthworks SE of Park Wood is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Dorset, England, forming part of the archaeological landscape characteristic of prehistoric burial practices in southern Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002466.
Earthworks SE of Park Wood, including 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 1002466.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow W of Ashley Barn (8.7 km), Roman road W of Ashley Barn (8.8 km), Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn (9.7 km).
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