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Three Lords' Barrow, Dorset

Three Lords' Barrow is a prehistoric bowl barrow near Stoborough, Dorset. It is situated on a low natural rise, occurring along the eastern periphery of East Holme Plain, on the Isle of Purbeck. The barrow is one of four known within the area. The barrow has a mound composed of earth, sand and turf, with a maximum diameter of 65ft and a maximum height of about 5ft. This is surrounded by a ditch from which material was quarried during the construction of the monument. It is within the council area of Dorset.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1014840.

Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.662358,-2.1222175
Grid Reference: SY 9145 8475
Civil Parish: Arne CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA

GBPN ID: 305077
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Three_Lords'_Barrow,_Dorset_305077

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