Bind Barrow

England
List entry 1018200
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bind Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument typical of the prehistoric funerary landscape of southern England, representing a significant period of ritual burial practice spanning the third and second millennia before the Common Era. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the substantial archaeological record of Dorset's barrow cemeteries and contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Bind Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018200. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bind Barrow?

Bind Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018200.

Who is responsible for protecting Bind Barrow?

Bind Barrow 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 1018200.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bind Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 550m north west of Cogden Farm (0.8 km), Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn (2.4 km), Bowl barrow on Hammiton Hill 220m south west of Hammiton Farm (2.9 km).

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