Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA bowl barrow 320m north-east of Oak Tree Farm: one of a number of barrows on Coombe Heath

A bowl barrow 320m north-east of Oak Tree Farm: one of a number of barrows on Coombe Heath

England
List entry 1008024
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Overview

History & significance

A bowl barrow 320m north-east of Oak Tree Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Coombe Heath in Dorset. The barrow is one of several burial mounds that form part of a larger Bronze Age cemetery on the heath, reflecting the settlement and ritual landscape of the period. Bowl barrows represent the most common type of round barrow, characterised by a simple hemispherical or gently domed mound of earth and rubble raised over a burial or burials. This example contributes to the archaeological significance of Coombe Heath as an important concentration of prehistoric funerary remains.

A bowl barrow 320m north-east of Oak Tree Farm: one of a number of barrows on Coombe Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008024. View the official record →

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What is A bowl barrow 320m north-east of Oak Tree Farm: one of a number of barrows on Coombe Heath?

A bowl barrow 320m north-east of Oak Tree Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Coombe Heath in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008024.

Who is responsible for protecting A bowl barrow 320m north-east of Oak Tree Farm: one of a number of barrows on Coombe Heath?

A bowl barrow 320m north-east of Oak Tree Farm: one of a number of barrows on Coombe Heath 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 1008024.

What other scheduled monuments are near A bowl barrow 320m north-east of Oak Tree Farm: one of a number of barrows on Coombe Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (3.3 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (3.5 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (3.6 km).

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