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Round barrow NE of Friar Waddon is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow survives as an earthen mound and represents the burial practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across southern England as prestigious grave markers for individuals of status. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary customs in the region. Like many Dorset barrows, it contributes to understanding the distribution and development of Bronze Age communities in this landscape.
Round barrow NE of Friar Waddon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002488. View the official record →
Round barrow NE of Friar Waddon is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002488.
Round barrow NE of Friar Waddon 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 1002488.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (1.8 km), Long barrow 400yds (360m) NW of Hill Barn (4.5 km), Langton Cross: a wayside cross 850m south west of Tatton House (4.6 km).
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