Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo long barrows and round barrows on Long Barrow Hill

Two long barrows and round barrows on Long Barrow Hill

England
List entry 1002723
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long Barrow Hill is a complex of prehistoric burial monuments situated in Dorset, comprising two long barrows and associated round barrows that date to the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The long barrows represent monumental communal burial structures characteristic of Neolithic funerary practice, whilst the round barrows indicate later Bronze Age activity on the site. The monument complex demonstrates sustained use of this upland location across several millennia for ceremonial and burial purposes. The earthwork remains survive as significant archaeological features preserving evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Dorset landscape.

Two long barrows and round barrows on Long Barrow Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002723. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two long barrows and round barrows on Long Barrow Hill?

Long Barrow Hill is a complex of prehistoric burial monuments situated in Dorset, comprising two long barrows and associated round barrows that date to the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002723.

Who is responsible for protecting Two long barrows and round barrows on Long Barrow Hill?

Two long barrows and round barrows on Long Barrow Hill 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 1002723.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two long barrows and round barrows on Long Barrow Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of five round barrows on White Hill (4.8 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (4.8 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (5 km).

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