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 funerary monument situated in Dorset. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound constructed during the second millennium BC, representing a burial practice characteristic of Bronze Age communities in southern England. Such round barrows commonly contained inhumations or cremations, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status of the deceased. The monument's survival as a visible earthwork demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes within the Dorset countryside.

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 funerary monument situated in Dorset. 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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