Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of five round barrows on White Hill

Group of five round barrows on White Hill

England
List entry 1003213
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of five round barrows on White Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. These barrows represent a typical burial practice of the Bronze Age communities in southern England, where individuals or small groups were interred beneath earthen mounds. The five barrows form a cluster that demonstrates the landscape practices of Bronze Age peoples, who often grouped burial monuments within specific territories. The site remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric ritual and settlement patterns in Dorset.

Group of five round barrows on White Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of five round barrows on White Hill?

The Group of five round barrows on White Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003213.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of five round barrows on White Hill?

Group of five round barrows on White Hill 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 1003213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of five round barrows on White Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dyke on Wears Hill (0.6 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (0.6 km), St Peter's Abbey (1.3 km).

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