Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow W of Druce Higher Barn

Round barrow W of Druce Higher Barn

England
List entry 1002874
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow W of Druce Higher Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The barrow forms part of a broader landscape of funerary monuments from the second millennium BC that characterises the Dorset downlands. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. The site's preservation within the modern landscape contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric Dorset.

Round barrow W of Druce Higher Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002874. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow W of Druce Higher Barn?

Round barrow W of Druce Higher Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002874.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow W of Druce Higher Barn?

Round barrow W of Druce Higher Barn 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 1002874.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow W of Druce Higher Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood (9.1 km), Medieval settlement remains at Whitcombe (9.5 km), Barrow S of Common Plantation (9.7 km).

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