Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow SW of village

Round barrow SW of village

England
List entry 1002751
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow SW of village is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The monument survives as an earthwork that represents a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows were constructed as communal or individual burial monuments across the English landscape. Like others of its type, the barrow would have contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status and beliefs of prehistoric communities. The site retains archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Round barrow SW of village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002751. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow SW of village?

Round barrow SW of village is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002751.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow SW of village?

Round barrow SW of village 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 1002751.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow SW of village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (4.2 km), Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (5.2 km), Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (5.5 km).

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