Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth

Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth

England
List entry 1008029
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History & significance

Two barrows known as Ferny Barrows are Bronze Age burial monuments located approximately 500 metres west of Whiteway Farm near East Lulworth in Dorset. The barrows form part of a larger round barrow cemetery situated to the south-east of East Lulworth, representing the funerary practices of prehistoric communities during the Bronze Age period. These earthen mounds would have served as prominent landscape features marking the burial places of individuals of local significance. The site's survival and formal designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in this region of Dorset.

Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008029. View the official record →

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What is Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth?

Two barrows known as Ferny Barrows are Bronze Age burial monuments located approximately 500 metres west of Whiteway Farm near East Lulworth in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008029.

Who is responsible for protecting Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth?

Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth 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 1008029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (0.3 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (0.3 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (1 km).

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