Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm

Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm

England
List entry 1008028
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth is a Bronze Age burial monument comprising multiple barrows located in Dorset. The cemetery lies approximately 550 metres north-east of Monastery Farm and represents a significant concentration of funerary structures from the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds served as collective or individual burial monuments for communities in southern England. The site's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance for understanding Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the region.

Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm?

Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth is a Bronze Age burial monument comprising multiple barrows located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008028.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm?

Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery 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 1008028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Boat Knoll (0.3 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (0.8 km), Two barrows in Halcombe Vale, 700m south west of Monastery Farm (1.2 km).

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