Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery on Povington Heath 550m north-east of Whiteway Farm

Round barrow cemetery on Povington Heath 550m north-east of Whiteway Farm

England
List entry 1008026
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery on Povington Heath is a Bronze Age burial site located approximately 550 metres north-east of Whiteway Farm in Dorset. The monument consists of multiple round barrows, earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age as funerary structures for prominent members of prehistoric communities. Such barrow cemeteries are characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in southern England and represent significant evidence for settlement patterns, social organisation, and ritual behaviour during this period. The site's survival and designation reflect its archaeological importance for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and the landscape history of Dorset.

Round barrow cemetery on Povington Heath 550m north-east of Whiteway Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008026. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow cemetery on Povington Heath 550m north-east of Whiteway Farm?

Round barrow cemetery on Povington Heath is a Bronze Age burial site located approximately 550 metres north-east of Whiteway Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008026.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery on Povington Heath 550m north-east of Whiteway Farm?

Round barrow cemetery on Povington Heath 550m north-east of Whiteway Farm 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 1008026.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery on Povington Heath 550m north-east of Whiteway Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Boat Knoll (1.2 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (1.4 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (1.8 km).

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