Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrows W of Blagdon Barn

Round barrows W of Blagdon Barn

England
List entry 1003307
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrows W of Blagdon Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises a group of round barrows, characteristic funerary structures of the Bronze Age period, which typically date from around 2000 to 1000 BCE. These earthen mounds would have served as communal or individual burial sites for members of Bronze Age communities, reflecting the ritual and social practices of the period. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1003307, indicating its recognition as a site of archaeological importance to England's prehistoric heritage.

Round barrows W of Blagdon Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003307. View the official record →

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What is Round barrows W of Blagdon Barn?

Round barrows W of Blagdon Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003307.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrows W of Blagdon Barn?

Round barrows W of Blagdon 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 1003307.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrows W of Blagdon Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (3.6 km), Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (4.6 km), Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (5.1 km).

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