Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrows near Thickthorn Farm

Round barrows near Thickthorn Farm

England
List entry 1002816
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrows near Thickthorn Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises a group of burial mounds that date to the second millennium BCE, representing typical examples of the round barrow tradition prevalent across southern Britain during this period. These earthworks would have served as conspicuous markers for elite or community burials, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The barrows near Thickthorn Farm form part of the wider archaeological landscape of Dorset's Bronze Age settlement and ritual practices, contributing to understanding of prehistoric funerary customs and social organisation in this region.

Round barrows near Thickthorn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002816. View the official record →

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What is Round barrows near Thickthorn Farm?

Round barrows near Thickthorn Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002816.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrows near Thickthorn Farm?

Round barrows near Thickthorn 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 1002816.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrows near Thickthorn Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman building SE of Abbeycroft Coppice (7.3 km), Length of Roman road near King Down Farm (8.4 km), Roman enclosure on Keyneston Down (8.5 km).

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