Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 850m north of Pimperne Long Barrow

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 850m north of Pimperne Long Barrow

England
List entry 1014574
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, situated approximately 850 metres north of Pimperne Long Barrow. The site comprises two distinct circular earthworks characteristic of the bowl barrow type, a common burial monument form across southern England during the later Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The barrows represent significant evidence of ritual and mortuary practice in the prehistoric landscape of Dorset, contributing to the archaeological understanding of ceremonial and burial traditions in this region. Their proximity to the long barrow at Pimperne suggests a concentrated area of prehistoric ritual activity and demonstrates the sustained use of this location for funerary purposes across multiple periods.

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 850m north of Pimperne Long Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014574. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 850m north of Pimperne Long Barrow?

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, situated approximately 850 metres north of Pimperne Long Barrow. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014574.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 850m north of Pimperne Long Barrow?

Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 850m 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 1014574.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 850m 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 (9.4 km), Slight univallate hillfort called Crawford Castle (9.4 km).

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