Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwin barrow on Westholme Heath, 850m west of Hurst Mill

Twin barrow on Westholme Heath, 850m west of Hurst Mill

England
List entry 1007808
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Twin barrow on Westholme Heath is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 850 metres west of Hurst Mill in Dorset. The monument consists of two adjacent barrows, representing a characteristic example of Bronze Age funerary practice in southern England, a period broadly spanning the second millennium BC. The site survives as earthwork remains visible on the heathland landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric ritual and burial customs. As a scheduled ancient monument, Twin barrow contributes to the archaeological record of Dorset's Bronze Age population and settlement patterns.

Twin barrow on Westholme Heath, 850m west of Hurst Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007808. View the official record →

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What is Twin barrow on Westholme Heath, 850m west of Hurst Mill?

Twin barrow on Westholme Heath is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 850 metres west of Hurst Mill in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007808.

Who is responsible for protecting Twin barrow on Westholme Heath, 850m west of Hurst Mill?

Twin barrow on Westholme Heath, 850m west of Hurst Mill 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 1007808.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twin barrow on Westholme Heath, 850m west of Hurst Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Water Barrows' 650m WNW of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south east of East Lulworth (2.8 km), Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (2.8 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (3.1 km).

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