Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow and two bowl barrows 140m north west of Dormy House

Long barrow and two bowl barrows 140m north west of Dormy House

England
List entry 1014572
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow and two bowl barrows 140m north west of Dormy House is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Dorset. The site comprises a long barrow of Neolithic date, representative of the earliest monumental architecture in Britain, alongside two bowl barrows of Bronze Age construction, reflecting the continuation of burial practices across these successive prehistoric periods. The juxtaposition of monuments from different ages at this location illustrates the sustained ceremonial significance of the landscape over more than a thousand years. The complex forms part of the broader pattern of prehistoric barrow construction that characterises the Dorset downland and testifies to the ritual importance accorded to the dead in Neolithic and Bronze Age communities.

Long barrow and two bowl barrows 140m north west of Dormy House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014572. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow and two bowl barrows 140m north west of Dormy House?

Long barrow and two bowl barrows 140m north west of Dormy House is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014572.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow and two bowl barrows 140m north west of Dormy House?

Long barrow and two bowl barrows 140m north west of Dormy House 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 1014572.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow and two bowl barrows 140m north west of Dormy House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A shrunken medieval village and earlier prehistoric settlement remains at Walnut Tree Field (7.2 km), Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church (7.2 km), Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer (7.8 km).

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