Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBradford Barrow

Bradford Barrow

England
List entry 1002713
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bradford Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of prehistoric funerary practices in the region. Like many Dorset barrows, it forms part of the archaeological landscape that reflects the ceremonial and burial traditions of early prehistoric communities in southern Britain. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1002713, indicating its recognised archaeological and historical importance.

Bradford Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002713. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bradford Barrow?

Bradford 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 1002713.

Who is responsible for protecting Bradford Barrow?

Bradford 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 1002713.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bradford Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted settlement NW of Mountain Clump (7.1 km), Round barrow cemetery on Barrow Hill 150m south west of Brookvale Farm (7.3 km), Round barrow cemetery south and west of Rose Lawn Coppice, 600m south west of Higher Merley Farm (7.8 km).

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