Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Hog Leaze

Round barrow on Hog Leaze

England
List entry 1003238
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Hog Leaze is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument, representing a funerary tradition characteristic of the Bronze Age period when such mounds were constructed to contain inhumations or cremations of the deceased, often accompanied by grave goods. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1003238, affirming its status as a protected archaeological monument of regional importance. Like many barrows of this period in Dorset, it contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Round barrow on Hog Leaze is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003238. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Hog Leaze?

Round barrow on Hog Leaze is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003238.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Hog Leaze?

Round barrow on Hog Leaze 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 1003238.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Hog Leaze?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow N of Boswell's Plantation (7.9 km), Colliton Park Roman house (9.4 km), Part of Roman, Saxon, and medieval town in grounds of Wollaston House (9.5 km).

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