Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows near Big Wood

Group of barrows near Big Wood

England
List entry 1002696
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of barrows near Big Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises multiple burial mounds typical of the second millennium BCE, representing the ritual and burial practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Like comparable barrow groups across Dorset, these earthworks reflect the social organisation and ceremonial importance of elite lineages during the Bronze Age period. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of early prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary custom in southern England.

Group of barrows near Big Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002696. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of barrows near Big Wood?

The Group of barrows near Big Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002696.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows near Big Wood?

Group of barrows near Big Wood 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 1002696.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows near Big Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (5.4 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.4 km), Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (5.7 km).

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