Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows S of Cranborne Farm

Two round barrows S of Cranborne Farm

England
List entry 1002459
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows S of Cranborne Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises two earthen mounds typical of the round barrow tradition that flourished across southern Britain during the second millennium BC. These burial structures would have originally been more pronounced in profile than their present state, representing the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. The barrows form part of the wider landscape of prehistoric burial monuments characteristic of the Dorset Downs and surrounding chalk downlands.

Two round barrows S of Cranborne Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows S of Cranborne Farm?

Two round barrows S of Cranborne Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002459.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows S of Cranborne Farm?

Two round barrows S of Cranborne 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 1002459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows S of Cranborne Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Potteries at Prairie Farm (6.8 km), Sandalholme pottery works (7.1 km), Bowl barrow 250m north east of Monmouth's Ash Farm (7.2 km).

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