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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down is a Bronze Age burial monument complex situated on the Dorset downs near Dorchester. The site comprises multiple burial mounds typical of the Bronze Age funerary landscape, dating to approximately 2000 to 700 BC, when such barrow groups were constructed to mark the graves of significant individuals and communities. The barrows remain visible as earthwork features across the golf course, though their condition and preservation will have been affected by the modern use of the land. Such barrow groups represent important archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns, social hierarchy, and ritual practices in the Dorset region.

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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Questions & answers

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 burial monument complex situated on the Dorset downs near Dorchester. 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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