Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery on Deverel Down 380m west of Longthorns

Round barrow cemetery on Deverel Down 380m west of Longthorns

England
List entry 1017275
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery on Deverel Down 380m west of Longthorns is a Bronze Age burial complex located in Dorset. The site comprises multiple round barrows, which serve as evidence of funerary practices and settlement patterns during the Bronze Age period. Such barrow cemeteries are characteristic of Bronze Age ritual landscapes and provide important archaeological information about prehistoric Dorset communities and their burial customs. The monument's designation reflects its significance as a protected archaeological site of national importance.

Round barrow cemetery on Deverel Down 380m west of Longthorns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017275. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow cemetery on Deverel Down 380m west of Longthorns?

Round barrow cemetery on Deverel Down 380m west of Longthorns is a Bronze Age burial complex located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017275.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery on Deverel Down 380m west of Longthorns?

Round barrow cemetery on Deverel Down 380m west of Longthorns 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 1017275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery on Deverel Down 380m west of Longthorns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Affpuddle Heath, 650m south east of Wood Barn (7.4 km), Bowl barrow on Affpuddle Heath, 640m south of Wood Barn (7.5 km), Bowl barrow 570m south east of Heatherdown (7.5 km).

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