Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows S of Goldsmith's Plantation

Group of barrows S of Goldsmith's Plantation

England
List entry 1002810
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of barrows south of Goldsmith's Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises multiple burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, indicating a substantial ceremonial and burial landscape. Such barrow groups reflect the social organisation and religious practices of Bronze Age communities, with the clustering of individual mounds suggesting use over an extended chronological period. The monument remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary activity in the Dorset landscape.

Group of barrows S of Goldsmith's Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002810. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of barrows S of Goldsmith's Plantation?

The Group of barrows south of Goldsmith's Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002810.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows S of Goldsmith's Plantation?

Group of barrows S of Goldsmith's 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 1002810.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows S of Goldsmith's Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (4.8 km), Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (5 km), Long barrow 400yds (360m) NW of Hill Barn (6.1 km).

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