Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthworks SE of Park Wood, including round barrow

Earthworks SE of Park Wood, including round barrow

England
List entry 1002466
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Earthworks SE of Park Wood is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Dorset, England. The monument comprises a burial mound of typical form for the period, representing one of the numerous funerary structures erected across southern England during the second millennium BC. The barrow survives as an earthwork feature in the landscape south-east of Park Wood, and its preservation contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region. Such monuments are characteristic of the Wessex culture and reflect the social and religious values of Bronze Age communities.

Earthworks SE of Park Wood, including round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002466. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthworks SE of Park Wood, including round barrow?

Earthworks SE of Park Wood is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002466.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks SE of Park Wood, including round barrow?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks SE of Park Wood, including round barrow?

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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