Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall

The Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall

England
List entry 1015371
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Henbury Barrow is a bowl barrow located approximately 800 metres west of Henbury Hall in Dorset, England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a typical burial mound form of that prehistoric period. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and constitutes an important archaeological record of funerary practice and settlement patterns in Bronze Age Dorset. Its designation on the National Heritage List reflects its archaeological significance as a scheduled ancient monument.

The Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015371. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall?

The Henbury Barrow is a bowl barrow located approximately 800 metres west of Henbury Hall in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015371.

Who is responsible for protecting The Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall?

The Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall 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 1015371.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Former Royal Naval Cordite Factory (6.9 km), Bowl barrow on Morden Heath, 282m north-east of Decoy House (7 km), Light Anti-aircraft battery on Holton Heath, 210m west of Sandford House (7.7 km).

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