Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrows on Sheep Down

Round barrows on Sheep Down

England
List entry 1003306
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrows on Sheep Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Dorset. The site comprises multiple earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age, reflecting the burial practices and ritual landscape of prehistoric communities in the region. These barrows represent an important archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns and mortuary customs in southern England during the second millennium before the present. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes significantly to the archaeological heritage of the Dorset landscape.

Round barrows on Sheep Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003306. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrows on Sheep Down?

Round barrows on Sheep Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003306.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrows on Sheep Down?

Round barrows on Sheep Down 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 1003306.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrows on Sheep Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (4.9 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (5.2 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.3 km).

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