Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation

Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation

England
List entry 1020443
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument comprising two separate round barrows located in Dorset. The barrows date to the Bronze Age period and represent typical funerary monuments of this era, when such mounds were constructed to mark the burial places of individuals or small family groups. The site's designation as a cemetery reflects the presence of multiple barrows in close proximity, a pattern common to many Bronze Age landscapes in Dorset where barrow groups clustered together over considerable periods of use. These monuments retain archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020443. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation?

Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument comprising two separate round barrows located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020443.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation?

Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation 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 1020443.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings (7.2 km), Section of Roman road near Badbury Rings (7.2 km), Badbury Rings (7.3 km).

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