Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Hogcliff Hill

Round barrow on Hogcliff Hill

England
List entry 1003228
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Hogcliff Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow comprises an earthen mound characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age, when such monuments were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of status within their communities. The site remains visible as a landscape feature and contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement and funerary practices in Dorset. As a scheduled ancient monument, it is protected under English heritage legislation and represents an important surviving example of Bronze Age funerary architecture in the region.

Round barrow on Hogcliff Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Hogcliff Hill?

Round barrow on Hogcliff Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003228.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Hogcliff Hill?

Round barrow on Hogcliff Hill 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 1003228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Hogcliff Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Black Down, 150m north west of the Hardy Monument (9.2 km), Two bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument (9.2 km), Bowl barrow on Black Down, 80m south east of the Hardy Monument (9.2 km).

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