Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross

Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross

England
List entry 1002833
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. These barrows form part of the extensive Bronze Age burial landscape characteristic of the Dorset heathlands, representing a period of sustained ritual activity and social organisation during the second millennium BC. The three mounds survive as earthwork features within the archaeological record, evidencing the burial practices and territorial arrangements of Bronze Age communities in the region. Such barrow groups were typically constructed over a considerable time span and served as focal points for ancestral commemoration and territorial demarcation within prehistoric societies.

Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002833. View the official record →

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What is Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross?

The Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002833.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross?

Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross 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 1002833.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridgeway (9.5 km), Disc barrow 715m west of Bayard Farm (9.6 km), Group of round barrows on Ridgeway (9.6 km).

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