Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation

Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation

England
List entry 1002814
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site consists of three burial mounds situated south of Hart Hill Plantation, representing a typical grouping of prehistoric barrows found throughout the Dorset landscape. Such barrow complexes served as communal or family burial sites during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, spanning roughly from 4000 to 1000 BC. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of prehistoric mortuary practice and settlement patterns in southern England.

Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002814. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation?

Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002814.

Who is responsible for protecting Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation?

Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation 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 1002814.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (5.4 km), Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (5.4 km), Long barrow 400yds (360m) NW of Hill Barn (6.8 km).

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