Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of round barrows on Bincombe Hill

Group of round barrows on Bincombe Hill

England
List entry 1002701
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of round barrows on Bincombe Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises multiple round barrows arranged across the hilltop, representing a characteristic funerary landscape of the second millennium BC. These earthworks would have served as prominent burial markers for local populations during the Bronze Age, indicating the ritual and social importance of this elevated location. The barrows remain visible as earthen mounds on the hillside, forming part of the significant concentration of Bronze Age funerary monuments found across Dorset's landscape.

Group of round barrows on Bincombe Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002701. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of round barrows on Bincombe Hill?

The Group of round barrows on Bincombe Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002701.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of round barrows on Bincombe Hill?

Group of round barrows on Bincombe 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 1002701.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of round barrows on Bincombe Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Roman villa (2.4 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (2.8 km), Humpty Dumpty Field, Radipole (3.9 km).

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