Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of four round barrows in Cripton Wood

Group of four round barrows in Cripton Wood

England
List entry 1003229
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Group of four round barrows in Cripton Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises four burial mounds typical of the round barrow tradition that flourished across southern Britain during the Bronze Age, representing an important concentration of funerary activity within a single woodland location. The barrows remain visible as earthwork features within the landscape of Cripton Wood, preserving evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region. This monument group is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as a component of Dorset's Bronze Age heritage.

Group of four round barrows in Cripton Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003229. View the official record →

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What is Group of four round barrows in Cripton Wood?

Group of four round barrows in Cripton Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003229.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of four round barrows in Cripton Wood?

Group of four round barrows in Cripton 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 1003229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of four round barrows in Cripton Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Roman villa (3.9 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (4.5 km), Sandy Barrow W of East Farm Dairy (5.1 km).

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