Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow SW of Bourne Farm

Round barrow SW of Bourne Farm

England
List entry 1004550
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow SW of Bourne Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the archaeological landscape characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in the region, dating to approximately 2000–700 BCE. Such monuments typically contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, serving as focal points for ancestral commemoration and territorial markers within the broader settlement pattern. The site's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric burial customs and social organisation in Dorset.

Round barrow SW of Bourne Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004550. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow SW of Bourne Farm?

Round barrow SW of Bourne Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004550.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow SW of Bourne Farm?

Round barrow SW of Bourne Farm 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 1004550.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow SW of Bourne Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill 500m north of Whitcombe Farm (8.6 km), Medieval settlement remains at Whitcombe (9 km), Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood (9 km).

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