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The Group of barrows near Big Wood is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises multiple burial mounds that exemplify the mortuary practices of prehistoric communities in southern England, with evidence suggesting use over an extended period spanning the Neolithic through Bronze Age. The barrows form part of the substantial archaeological record of barrow clusters characteristic of Dorset's chalk downlands, areas that saw intensive ritual and funerary activity during these periods. The monument's preservation contributes to understanding settlement patterns and ceremonial practices among prehistoric populations in the region.
Group of barrows near Big Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002696. View the official record →
The Group of barrows near Big Wood is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002696.
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.
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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