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Mound on The Leaze is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Dorset. The monument survives as a substantial mound, though its precise chronological attribution and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Located within the Dorset landscape, it represents the type of substantial earthen monument characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age activity in the region, periods during which such constructions served various communal, defensive, or ceremonial purposes. The site has been recognised and documented within the national heritage record as a monument of archaeological significance.
Mound on The Leaze is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005573. View the official record →
Mound on The Leaze is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005573.
Mound on The Leaze 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 1005573.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Gravel Hill Plantation, 340m north of Arrowsmith House (2.6 km), Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House (3 km), Bowl barrow on Dunyeat's Hill 650m south west of Arrowsmith House (3.1 km).
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