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Long mound 860m NNE of Whatcombe House is a Neolithic burial monument forming part of an extensive round barrow cemetery on the south western slopes of Black Down in Dorset. The mound represents a characteristic example of early Bronze Age funerary architecture within a landscape densely populated by barrow monuments. Its physical form and positioning within the cemetery complex indicate its significance as part of a burial ground that saw repeated use and monument construction across the Bronze Age period. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of burial practices and territorial organisation in the Dorset Downs during prehistory.
Long mound 860m NNE of Whatcombe House, associated with the round barrow cemetery on the south western part of Black Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013847. View the official record →
Long mound 860m NNE of Whatcombe House is a Neolithic burial monument forming part of an extensive round barrow cemetery on the south western slopes of Black Down in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013847.
Long mound 860m NNE of Whatcombe House, associated with the round barrow cemetery on the south western part of Black Down 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 1013847.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (4.3 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (4.7 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.5 km).
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