Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow NW of Long Bottom Plantation

Round barrow NW of Long Bottom Plantation

England
List entry 1002853
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow NW of Long Bottom Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow represents a typical example of the funerary practices employed during the Bronze Age, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of presumed social significance. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and forms part of the archaeological landscape of the region, contributing to the broader distribution of Bronze Age barrows across Dorset's downland. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains subject to statutory protection and continues to hold archaeological value for understanding prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in southern England.

Round barrow NW of Long Bottom Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002853. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow NW of Long Bottom Plantation?

Round barrow NW of Long Bottom Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002853.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow NW of Long Bottom Plantation?

Round barrow NW of Long Bottom Plantation 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 1002853.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow NW of Long Bottom Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow E of The Buildings (7 km), Friar Waddon Hill round barrows (8.1 km), Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (8.4 km).

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