Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo conjoined bowl barrows 550m north east of Manor Farm

Two conjoined bowl barrows 550m north east of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1002687
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two conjoined bowl barrows is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located 550 metres north east of Manor Farm in Dorset, England. The site consists of two circular earthen mounds positioned adjacent to one another, characteristic of burial monuments constructed during the later prehistoric period. Such conjoined barrow complexes are relatively uncommon and provide evidence of ritual burial practices and land use patterns in Bronze Age Dorset. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and remains an important archaeological feature within the broader landscape of Dorset's prehistoric monuments.

Two conjoined bowl barrows 550m north east of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002687. View the official record →

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What is Two conjoined bowl barrows 550m north east of Manor Farm?

Two conjoined bowl barrows is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located 550 metres north east of Manor Farm in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002687.

Who is responsible for protecting Two conjoined bowl barrows 550m north east of Manor Farm?

Two conjoined bowl barrows 550m north east of Manor 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 1002687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two conjoined bowl barrows 550m north east of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (5.8 km), Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (6.6 km), Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (6.7 km).

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