Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor

Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor

England
List entry 1002702
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The structure comprises a mound of stone surrounded by a kerb, a construction method typical of cairns dating to the prehistoric period and designed to contain and define the burial deposit. The kerb arrangement would have served both a structural and symbolic function, marking the monument as a significant burial place within the landscape. Such cairns represent important evidence of burial practices and settlement patterns during the later prehistoric periods in southern England.

Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002702. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor?

Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002702.

Who is responsible for protecting Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor?

Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor 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 1002702.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m south east of Hill Barn: one of a group of three barrows (3.9 km), Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows (3.9 km), Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn (4.3 km).

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