Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHuck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood

Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood

England
List entry 1003219
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Huck Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated within Knighton Heath Wood near Knighton, Dorset. The barrow represents a funerary monument typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of social importance. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practices in the Dorset landscape. Its location within a wooded setting has contributed to its preservation as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance.

Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003219. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood?

Huck Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated within Knighton Heath Wood near Knighton, Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003219.

Who is responsible for protecting Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood?

Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood 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 1003219.

What other scheduled monuments are near Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows (7.7 km), Bowl barrow 200m south east of Hill Barn: one of a group of three barrows (7.7 km), Bowl barrow 550m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (7.8 km).

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