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Knowlton is a complex of prehistoric and early medieval monuments located near Wimborne Minster in Dorset. The site comprises three henge monuments arranged in a linear alignment, dating to the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, together with an associated group of round barrows distributed across the landscape. A Saxon cemetery was established within or near the henges during the early medieval period, reflecting the continued ritual significance of the prehistoric earthworks. At the centre of the monument complex stands the ruins of a Norman church, St Mary's, which was constructed within the central henge, demonstrating the continuity of sacred use at this location through successive periods of occupation and belief.
Group of henge monuments, an associated group of round barrows, a Saxon cemetery, and a Norman church at Knowlton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020580. View the official record →
Knowlton is a complex of prehistoric and early medieval monuments located near Wimborne Minster in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020580.
Group of henge monuments, an associated group of round barrows, a Saxon cemetery, and a Norman church at Knowlton 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 1020580.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earth circles S of King Down (8.7 km), A bell barrow and a bowl barrow at St Michael's Middle School 60m west of the school buildings (8.9 km), Section of Roman road near Badbury Rings (8.9 km).
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