Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow NW of High Lea Farm

Round barrow NW of High Lea Farm

England
List entry 1004552
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow NW of High Lea Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site is recorded as a round barrow, a form of earthwork characteristic of the second and early first millennia before the present era, and represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. The barrow survives as an upstanding earthwork mound, preserving evidence of ritual deposition and burial customs of the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument under the national heritage listing system, it contributes to the archaeological record of Dorset's prehistoric landscape.

Round barrow NW of High Lea Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004552. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow NW of High Lea Farm?

Round barrow NW of High Lea Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004552.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow NW of High Lea Farm?

Round barrow NW of High Lea Farm 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 1004552.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow NW of High Lea Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two sections of Roman road on Barrow Hill and Corfe Hills (8.5 km), Round barrow cemetery on Barrow Hill 150m south west of Brookvale Farm (8.6 km), Round barrow cemetery south and west of Rose Lawn Coppice, 600m south west of Higher Merley Farm (8.8 km).

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