Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow

England
List entry 1014573
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises two adjacent round barrows characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age, a period spanning roughly 2200 to 700 BCE. Such monuments represent the sepulchral tradition of individual or small group interment beneath earthen mounds, which superseded the collective burial practices of the preceding Neolithic period. The barrows' proximity to Pimperne Long Barrow, a significant Neolithic monument, suggests this location held enduring ritual and commemorative significance across successive prehistoric periods.

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014573. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow?

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014573.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow?

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow 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 1014573.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm (8.6 km), Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings (9.3 km), Slight univallate hillfort called Crawford Castle (9.3 km).

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