Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows E of Northdown Barn

Group of barrows E of Northdown Barn

England
List entry 1002770
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Group of barrows E of Northdown Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises a cluster of burial mounds typical of the second millennium before the Common Era, reflecting the ritual practices and social organisation of prehistoric communities in southern England. The barrows survive as earthwork remains that contribute to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the region. Such grouped barrow cemeteries indicate concentrated areas of ancestral burial, suggesting territorial significance and continuity of use across generations.

Group of barrows E of Northdown Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002770. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of barrows E of Northdown Barn?

Group of barrows E of Northdown Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002770.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows E of Northdown Barn?

Group of barrows E of Northdown Barn 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 1002770.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows E of Northdown Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sandy Barrow W of East Farm Dairy (2.7 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (2.8 km), Three barrows S of Poxwell Big Wood (4.3 km).

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