Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on Green Hill 450m north of Pound Farm

Two bowl barrows on Green Hill 450m north of Pound Farm

England
List entry 1015180
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on Green Hill 450m north of Pound Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The site comprises two round barrows, a common funerary form of this period, which would have served as prominent markers in the landscape and focal points for local communities. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents and conditions of these particular examples are determined by archaeological investigation and records. The monument survives as earthwork remains and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England.

Two bowl barrows on Green Hill 450m north of Pound Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015180. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows on Green Hill 450m north of Pound Farm?

Two bowl barrows on Green Hill 450m north of Pound Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015180.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on Green Hill 450m north of Pound Farm?

Two bowl barrows on Green Hill 450m north of Pound Farm 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 1015180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on Green Hill 450m north of Pound Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dorchester Roman walls (9.4 km), Outer defences of Roman town, W of St Genevieve's Convent (9.5 km), Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation (9.6 km).

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