Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 100m north west of Studland Bay House

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Studland Bay House

England
List entry 1014298
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Studland Bay House is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Dorset coast near Studland. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork mound typical of its type, constructed to cover and commemorate burials of the prehistoric period. Such monuments are characteristic of funerary practices spanning the later Neolithic through Early Bronze Age, representing significant investments in ritual landscape modification by early farming or pastoralist communities. The barrow's survival in the coastal landscape of Studland contributes to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric burial practices across Dorset.

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Studland Bay House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 100m north west of Studland Bay House?

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Studland Bay House is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Dorset coast near Studland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014298.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 100m north west of Studland Bay House?

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Studland Bay House 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 1014298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 100m north west of Studland Bay House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of three round barrows on Ballard Down (1.9 km), Bowl barrow at the eastern end of Ballard Down (2 km), The Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds Farm (2 km).

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