Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrows in and near St Giles Park

Barrows in and near St Giles Park

England
List entry 1002782
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Barrows in and near St Giles Park is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The site comprises a group of barrows, which are earthen mounds constructed as burial structures typical of the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BCE. These monuments represent important archaeological evidence of prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region. The barrows' preservation within the St Giles Park landscape provides valuable information about Bronze Age communities and their use of the surrounding territory.

Barrows in and near St Giles Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002782. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrows in and near St Giles Park?

Barrows in and near St Giles Park is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002782.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrows in and near St Giles Park?

Barrows in and near St Giles Park 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 1002782.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrows in and near St Giles Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 170m north east of the Horton Inn (4.3 km), Potteries at Prairie Farm (4.7 km), Bowl barrow 250m north east of Monmouth's Ash Farm (5 km).

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