Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree Lords' Barrow, 450m south east of Doreys Farm

Three Lords' Barrow, 450m south east of Doreys Farm

England
List entry 1014840
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three Lords' Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located near Doreys Farm in Dorset. The barrow represents a funerary monument typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed as burial features across southern England. The monument survives as an earthwork and forms part of the archaeological record documenting Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in Dorset. Its designation as a listed ancient monument reflects its significance to understanding the prehistoric landscape and burial customs of the region.

Three Lords' Barrow, 450m south east of Doreys Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three Lords' Barrow, 450m south east of Doreys Farm?

Three Lords' Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located near Doreys Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014840.

Who is responsible for protecting Three Lords' Barrow, 450m south east of Doreys Farm?

Three Lords' Barrow, 450m south east of Doreys 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 1014840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three Lords' Barrow, 450m south east of Doreys Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age settlement and associated field system on Smedmore Hill (5.4 km), Alum works, other multi-period industrial remains and an associated group of jetties and breakwaters, Kimmeridge Bay (6 km), Bowl barrow on Swyre Head (6.6 km).

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