Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRowbarrow, 500m north west of Hedge End Farm

Rowbarrow, 500m north west of Hedge End Farm

England
List entry 1013747
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Rowbarrow is a Neolithic long barrow located in Dorset, England, situated approximately five hundred metres north-west of Hedge End Farm. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important example of early funerary architecture from this era. Long barrows of this type typically served as communal burial monuments and are among the oldest substantial structures built in Britain. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1013747, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance.

Rowbarrow, 500m north west of Hedge End Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013747. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rowbarrow, 500m north west of Hedge End Farm?

Rowbarrow is a Neolithic long barrow located in Dorset, England, situated approximately five hundred metres north-west of Hedge End Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013747.

Who is responsible for protecting Rowbarrow, 500m north west of Hedge End Farm?

Rowbarrow, 500m north west of Hedge End 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 1013747.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rowbarrow, 500m north west of Hedge End Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Bere Down, 1100m north east of Roke Barn (9.4 km), Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm (9.5 km), Bowl barrow 515m south of the southern extent of Horse Close Plantation (9.5 km).

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