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Two barrows on Chilcombe Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises two distinct burial mounds situated on elevated terrain, representing the type of ritual landscape characteristic of prehistoric communities in southern England. These barrows form part of the broader archaeological record of ceremonial and mortuary practices during the early prehistoric period, contributing to our understanding of settlement patterns and religious beliefs in Dorset. The monument has been designated for protection due to its archaeological significance and surviving structural integrity.
Two barrows on Chilcombe Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002778. View the official record →
Two barrows on Chilcombe Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002778.
Two barrows on Chilcombe Hill 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 1002778.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Wears Hill (6.3 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (6.7 km), Dyke on Wears Hill (6.7 km).
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