Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows in Seven Barrow Plantation

Group of barrows in Seven Barrow Plantation

England
List entry 1002812
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Seven Barrow Plantation is a group of Bronze Age burial mounds located in Dorset, England. The site comprises multiple barrows that represent funerary monuments typical of the second millennium BCE, when such earthen mounds served as the principal burial structures for individuals of elevated social status. The barrows, though subject to varying degrees of preservation, retain archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region. The designation as a scheduled monument reflects the site's importance to understanding the ceremonial and social organisation of prehistoric Dorset communities.

Group of barrows in Seven Barrow Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002812. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of barrows in Seven Barrow Plantation?

Seven Barrow Plantation is a group of Bronze Age burial mounds located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002812.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows in Seven Barrow Plantation?

Group of barrows in Seven Barrow Plantation 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 1002812.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows in Seven Barrow Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Friar Waddon Hill round barrows (7 km), Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (7.1 km), Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (7.3 km).

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