Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow NW of Jackman's Cross

Round barrow NW of Jackman's Cross

England
List entry 1002470
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow NW of Jackman's Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such mounds were constructed as ceremonial burial places for individuals of status within their communities. As a scheduled monument, it forms part of the archaeological landscape of Dorset, which contains numerous barrows testament to Bronze Age settlement and funerary practices in the region. The monument is recorded under the National Heritage List for England with entry number 1002470.

Round barrow NW of Jackman's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002470. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow NW of Jackman's Cross?

Round barrow NW of Jackman's Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002470.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow NW of Jackman's Cross?

Round barrow NW of Jackman's Cross 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 1002470.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow NW of Jackman's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of round barrows on Ridgeway (9.7 km), Disc barrow 715m west of Bayard Farm (9.7 km), Round barrow NE of Friar Waddon (9.8 km).

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