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 850m north of Pimperne Long Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two prominent burial mounds located in Dorset. The barrows are situated on high ground north of the larger Pimperne Long Barrow, forming part of a notable cluster of prehistoric funerary monuments in the locality. Bowl barrows of this type typically functioned as burial chambers and are characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in southern England, though some may date to the later Neolithic period. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and remains an important archaeological witness to early prehistoric settlement and ritual practices in the Dorset landscape.

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 850m north of Pimperne Long Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two prominent burial mounds located in Dorset. 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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