Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow S of Wolfeton Clump

Barrow S of Wolfeton Clump

England
List entry 1002806
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow S of Wolfeton Clump is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The monument forms part of a barrow cemetery in the Wolfeton Clump area and represents the funerary practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Like other barrows in this grouping, it would have served as a burial place for individuals of probable local importance, though details of internal structure and specific finds associated with this particular barrow are not extensively documented in readily available scholarly sources. The site remains a testament to the prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices of the Dorset landscape during the Bronze Age.

Barrow S of Wolfeton Clump is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002806. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow S of Wolfeton Clump?

Barrow S of Wolfeton Clump is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002806.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow S of Wolfeton Clump?

Barrow S of Wolfeton Clump 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 1002806.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow S of Wolfeton Clump?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows N of Bincombe Barn (9.1 km), Six round barrows on Bincombe Down (9.2 km), Six barrows on Ridgeway Hill (9.2 km).

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