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Two round barrows on North Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site consists of two earthen mounds characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices, likely dating to the second millennium BCE. Round barrows of this type typically served as burial monuments for individuals of some social standing, often containing inhumations or cremations within central graves or chambers. The survival of both barrows at this location provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.
Two round barrows on North Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002865. View the official record →
Two round barrows on North Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002865.
Two round barrows on North 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 1002865.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (5.6 km), Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (5.8 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (7.1 km).
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