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 Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The site consists of a cairn defined by a kerb of stones, a characteristic form of funerary construction dating to the Bronze Age period. Such kerbed cairns served as burial structures for the Bronze Age communities of southern England and represent an important category of prehistoric monumental architecture. The monument's survival as a recognisable archaeological feature contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in Dorset.

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

Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor is a 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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