Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow E of The Buildings

Round barrow E of The Buildings

England
List entry 1002747
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow E of The Buildings is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow forms part of a wider barrow cemetery known as The Buildings, which represents a significant concentration of burial activity from the Bronze Age period. As a round barrow, the monument would have originally consisted of an earthen mound constructed over inhumed or cremated human remains, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in southern England. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Dorset landscape.

Round barrow E of The Buildings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002747. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow E of The Buildings?

Round barrow E of The Buildings is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002747.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow E of The Buildings?

Round barrow E of The Buildings 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 1002747.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow E of The Buildings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lime kiln 800ft (245m) NW of Langton Cross (3.6 km), Langton Cross: a wayside cross 850m south west of Tatton House (3.7 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (3.8 km).

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