Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows N of Came Farm

Two round barrows N of Came Farm

England
List entry 1002828
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows N of Came Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site consists of two distinct burial mounds characteristic of the second millennium BC, when such earthen barrows served as prominent grave markers for individuals of status within contemporary communities. The barrows represent typical examples of the round barrow tradition prevalent across southern England during the Bronze Age, reflecting established funerary practices and landscape use of the period. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of prehistoric burial custom and settlement patterns in the Dorset landscape.

Two round barrows N of Came Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002828. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows N of Came Farm?

Two round barrows N of Came Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002828.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows N of Came Farm?

Two round barrows N of Came 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 1002828.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows N of Came Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Roman villa (4.9 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (5.4 km), Sandy Barrow W of East Farm Dairy (6 km).

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