Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation

Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation

England
List entry 1002804
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The barrow forms part of a larger cemetery complex at Tinker's Barrow Plantation and represents a typical example of the funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period. Like other barrows in the group, it would have served as a burial place for individuals of local importance within prehistoric communities. The monument survives as an earthwork and remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Dorset.

Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation?

Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002804.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation?

Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation 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 1002804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 660m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (6.3 km), Bowl barrow 650m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (6.3 km), Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows (6.4 km).

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