Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFlower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill

Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill

England
List entry 1008141
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Flower's Barrow is a small multivallate hillfort situated on Rings Hill in Dorset, England. The monument comprises a primary defensive enclosure surrounded by multiple banks and ditches, typical of Iron Age hillfort construction, with an associated outwork extending the fortified area. The site dates to the Iron Age period, representing the settlement and defensive strategies of prehistoric communities in southern Britain. Its multivallate design suggests a significant phase of construction and maintenance, indicating the hillfort's importance as a territorial or settlement centre during this period.

Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008141. View the official record →

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What is Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill?

Flower's Barrow is a small multivallate hillfort situated on Rings Hill in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008141.

Who is responsible for protecting Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill?

Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill 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 1008141.

What other scheduled monuments are near Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Boat Knoll (0.7 km), Two barrows in Halcombe Vale, 700m south west of Monastery Farm (0.7 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (0.8 km).

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