Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, S of Came Wood

Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, S of Came Wood

England
List entry 1003305
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, south of Came Wood, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises multiple burial mounds typical of the Bronze Age period, when such barrow groups served as communal or family burial grounds across southern England. The barrows on North Bincombe Hill represent evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region. This monument remains significant for understanding Bronze Age society and land use in Dorset, and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage legislation.

Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, S of Came Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003305. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, S of Came Wood?

Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, south of Came Wood, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003305.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, S of Came Wood?

Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, S of Came 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 1003305.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, S of Came Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Roman villa (2.9 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (3.4 km), Humpty Dumpty Field, Radipole (4.7 km).

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