Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 1000m SSE of Belhuish Farm: one of a group of barrows to the west of Burngate Wood

Bowl barrow 1000m SSE of Belhuish Farm: one of a group of barrows to the west of Burngate Wood

England
List entry 1008222
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 1000m SSE of Belhuish Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, forming part of a dispersed barrow cemetery to the west of Burngate Wood. The monument consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows of the Bronze Age period, constructed as a burial monument for individuals of presumed social status. Its survival and scheduling as a monument of national importance reflects the archaeological significance of the barrow group within the wider landscape, which preserves evidence of prehistoric settlement and funerary practice. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age burial customs and territorial organisation in Dorset.

Bowl barrow 1000m SSE of Belhuish Farm: one of a group of barrows to the west of Burngate Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008222. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 1000m SSE of Belhuish Farm: one of a group of barrows to the west of Burngate Wood?

Bowl barrow 1000m SSE of Belhuish Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, forming part of a dispersed barrow cemetery to the west of Burngate Wood. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008222.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 1000m SSE of Belhuish Farm: one of a group of barrows to the west of Burngate Wood?

Bowl barrow 1000m SSE of Belhuish Farm: one of a group of barrows to the west of Burngate Wood 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 1008222.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 1000m SSE of Belhuish Farm: one of a group of barrows to the west of Burngate Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bindon Hill camp (1.9 km), Bowl barrow on Hambury Tout: the eastern of two round barrows on Hambury Tout (2.3 km), Bell barrow on Hambury Tout: the western of two round barrows on Hambury Tout (2.4 km).

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