Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform barrow 300m south west of Lane Cottages

Platform barrow 300m south west of Lane Cottages

England
List entry 1015876
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Platform barrow 300m south west of Lane Cottages is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Dorset. The site consists of a platform structure typical of Bronze Age funerary practice, representing an important element of the ritual landscape of the period. As a designated monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in the region. The barrow's preservation and listing reflect its significance to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary behaviour in southern England.

Platform barrow 300m south west of Lane Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015876. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Platform barrow 300m south west of Lane Cottages?

Platform barrow 300m south west of Lane Cottages is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015876.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform barrow 300m south west of Lane Cottages?

Platform barrow 300m south west of Lane Cottages 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 1015876.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform barrow 300m south west of Lane Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross (8.7 km), Round barrow on Stratton Down (9.1 km), Multi-period landscape including an Iron Age or Romano British settlement, part of an associated field system, six bowl barrows and an enclosure 600m south east of Langford Farm (9.4 km).

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