Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows on the golf course, Came Down

Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down

England
List entry 1002712
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Came Down near Dorchester in Dorset. The site comprises multiple burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, demonstrating the ritual and commemorative practices of prehistoric communities in this region. The barrows occupy a prominent position on the downland landscape, where such monuments were typically positioned to be visible features within the contemporary settlement pattern. The survival of this barrow group, despite subsequent land use including the development of a golf course, provides valuable archaeological evidence for Bronze Age burial practices and settlement organisation in central Dorset.

Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002712. View the official record →

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What is Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down?

The Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Came Down near Dorchester in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002712.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down?

Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down 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 1002712.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Roman villa (3.9 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (4.3 km), Humpty Dumpty Field, Radipole (5.1 km).

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