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Barrow
also known as tumulus or burial
mounds
A barrow is a mound of earth and stones raised over a burial
chamber or grave. In Britain barrows date from before the conquest by the
Romans and known types to be found in Dorset include round, bank, bell and
long.
Examples of a Bank Barrow is the one at
Long Bredy
Henry VIII
Henry VIII reigned in the Tudor period of England. He is famous for having six wives while he
was King and one of his daughters became the future Queen of England, Elizabeth I.
During his reign he dissolved the monasteries at Abbotsbury and Cerne Abbas.
In the 16th century Henry VIII built Sandsfoot Castle and Portland Castle to defend against possible invasion.
Learn more about Henry VIII (external link).
Weymouth
