Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of round barrows near Eweleaze Barn

Group of round barrows near Eweleaze Barn

England
List entry 1002756
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Group of round barrows near Eweleaze Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, comprising multiple burial mounds characteristic of the second millennium BC. The barrows represent a concentrated cemetery site typical of the period's mortuary practices, with individual mounds constructed over inhumations or cremations of the deceased. The grouping demonstrates the importance of this locality as a burial ground across successive generations during the Bronze Age. These monuments form part of Dorset's extensive Bronze Age barrow landscape, which reflects the social organisation and ritual practices of prehistoric communities in southern England.

Group of round barrows near Eweleaze Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002756. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of round barrows near Eweleaze Barn?

The Group of round barrows near Eweleaze Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, comprising multiple burial mounds characteristic of the second millennium BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002756.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of round barrows near Eweleaze Barn?

Group of round barrows near Eweleaze Barn 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 1002756.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of round barrows near Eweleaze Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (2.8 km), Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (2.9 km), Long barrow 400yds (360m) NW of Hill Barn (4.8 km).

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