Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow S of Manor Farm

Round barrow S of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1002872
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow S of Manor Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Dorset. The barrow forms part of a group of similar monuments in the locality, reflecting the significant funerary practices and settlement patterns of the Bronze Age communities in this region. As a round barrow, it would originally have comprised an earthen mound raised over a burial or burials, typical of the ceremonial and commemorative structures constructed during the second millennium before the present era. The site remains of archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric land use and burial custom in Dorset.

Round barrow S of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002872. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow S of Manor Farm?

Round barrow S of Manor Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002872.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow S of Manor Farm?

Round barrow S of Manor 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 1002872.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow S of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow N of Boswell's Plantation (7.1 km), Two bowl barrows on Clouds Hill, 90m south west of Lawrence of Arabia's Cottage (8.6 km), Two bowl barrows on Turner's Puddle Heath, 480m and 540m north east of Lawrence of Arabia's Cottage (8.8 km).

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