Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow NE of Hog Hill Barn

Round barrow NE of Hog Hill Barn

England
List entry 1003237
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow NE of Hog Hill Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow is a earthen mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, likely between approximately 2200 and 700 BCE, and represents a significant example of funerary practice in prehistoric southern England. Such monuments were built as communal or individual burial places and often contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival to the present day makes it an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in the Dorset landscape.

Round barrow NE of Hog Hill Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow NE of Hog Hill Barn?

Round barrow NE of Hog Hill Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003237.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow NE of Hog Hill Barn?

Round barrow NE of Hog Hill Barn 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 1003237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow NE of Hog Hill Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Ridgeway Hill (9.3 km), Two round barrows N of Bincombe Barn (9.4 km), Six barrows on Ridgeway Hill (9.5 km).

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