Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrows W of Blagdon Barn

Round barrows W of Blagdon Barn

England
List entry 1003307
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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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, earthwork mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period as funerary monuments for prominent members of prehistoric communities. These barrows represent a significant phase of ritual burial practice in southern England, typically dating to between approximately 2200 and 700 BC. The monument survives as an archaeological landscape that contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs in the region.

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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Questions & answers

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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