Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on North Field Hill

Round barrow on North Field Hill

England
List entry 1002464
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on North Field Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow is typical of funerary structures dating to the second millennium BC, when such earthworks were constructed as grave mounds for the interment of the deceased, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the buried individual. The monument survives as an earthwork, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the wider landscape of Bronze Age barrow groups characteristic of Dorset's archaeological heritage.

Round barrow on North Field Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002464. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on North Field Hill?

Round barrow on North Field Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002464.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on North Field Hill?

Round barrow on North Field 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 1002464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on North Field Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 450m north east of Manor Farm, part of the Pound Hill round barrow cemetery (9.9 km), Round barrow on Pound Hill (9.9 km), Bowl barrow 400m north east of Manor Farm, part of the Pound Hill round barrow cemetery (9.9 km).

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