Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow S of Manor Farm

Round barrow S of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1002872
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow S of Manor Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The barrow forms part of a dispersed cemetery of round barrows in the region, typical of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BCE. The mound survives as an earthwork feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in Dorset. Such barrows commonly contained cremated or inhumed remains, sometimes accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents and condition of this particular example would require archaeological survey to establish.

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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What is Round barrow S of Manor Farm?

Round barrow S of Manor Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. 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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