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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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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 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.

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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