Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows E of Smitten Corner

Three round barrows E of Smitten Corner

England
List entry 1003308
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows east of Smitten Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises three distinct burial mounds characteristic of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, when such earthwork barrows served as prominent landscape markers for elite or community burials. The barrows retain their characteristic rounded form, though like many such monuments they have been subject to erosion and agricultural activity over subsequent millennia. These structures represent an important record of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Dorset landscape.

Three round barrows E of Smitten Corner is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003308. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three round barrows E of Smitten Corner?

Three round barrows east of Smitten Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003308.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows E of Smitten Corner?

Three round barrows E of Smitten Corner 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 1003308.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows E of Smitten Corner?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (3.7 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (4.6 km), St Peter's Abbey (4.8 km).

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