Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSix round barrows 200m west of New Planting, forming part of the Three Barrow Clump round barrow cemetery

Six round barrows 200m west of New Planting, forming part of the Three Barrow Clump round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1013247
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Overview

History & significance

Six round barrows 200m west of New Planting is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Three Barrow Clump cemetery in Dorset. The barrows date primarily to the Bronze Age, representing the burial practices and social organisation of communities during this period. The site comprises six distinct mounds arranged within a larger cemetery complex, reflecting the importance of this landscape for successive generations of interment. These monuments survive as upstanding earthworks and contribute to the archaeological significance of the Three Barrow Clump, one of Dorset's notable concentrations of prehistoric round barrows.

Six round barrows 200m west of New Planting, forming part of the Three Barrow Clump round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Six round barrows 200m west of New Planting, forming part of the Three Barrow Clump round barrow cemetery?

Six round barrows 200m west of New Planting is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Three Barrow Clump cemetery in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013247.

Who is responsible for protecting Six round barrows 200m west of New Planting, forming part of the Three Barrow Clump round barrow cemetery?

Six round barrows 200m west of New Planting, forming part of the Three Barrow Clump round barrow cemetery 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 1013247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Six round barrows 200m west of New Planting, forming part of the Three Barrow Clump round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow E of The Buildings (4.6 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.6 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (5.6 km).

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