Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows in Doles Hill Plantation

Two round barrows in Doles Hill Plantation

England
List entry 1002873
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows in Doles Hill Plantation is an ancient monument consisting of two Bronze Age burial mounds located in Dorset. The barrows represent funerary monuments typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to cover the remains of the deceased and associated grave goods. The site's designation reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice in the region. The survival of both barrows within the plantation demonstrates the preservation of these important Bronze Age features in the Dorset landscape.

Two round barrows in Doles Hill Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002873. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows in Doles Hill Plantation?

Two round barrows in Doles Hill Plantation is an ancient monument consisting of two Bronze Age burial mounds located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002873.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows in Doles Hill Plantation?

Two round barrows in Doles Hill Plantation 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 1002873.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows in Doles Hill Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Colliton Park Roman house (9 km), Part of Roman, Saxon, and medieval town in grounds of Wollaston House (9.1 km), Henge Enclosure, Conquer Barrow and Barrow Cemetery (9.1 km).

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