Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows on North Hill

Two round barrows on North Hill

England
List entry 1002865
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows on North Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises two distinct burial mounds typical of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, when such earthworks were constructed as elite or community burial structures across the English landscape. Round barrows of this type served as focal points in the ritual and ceremonial landscape, often containing cremated or inhumed remains along with grave goods reflecting the status and identity of the deceased. The survival of both mounds at this location contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in Dorset.

Two round barrows on North Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002865. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows on North Hill?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows on North Hill?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows on North Hill?

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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