Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds Farm

The Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds Farm

England
List entry 1014292
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

The Ulwell Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located near Ulwell in Dorset, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork characteristic of barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such funerary structures served as prominent burial sites within the landscape. The barrow's survival as an upstanding feature reflects its historical importance as a burial monument and its value as archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the Dorset region. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its significance as a protected archaeological resource.

The Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014292. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is The Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds Farm?

The Ulwell Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located near Ulwell in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014292.

Who is responsible for protecting The Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds Farm?

The Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds 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 1014292.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of medieval strip lynchets at Knitson Farm (1.7 km), The old prison and pump (2.7 km), Bowl barrow 500m north east of Afflington Farm (5.1 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around The Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds Farm