Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages

Bowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages

England
List entry 1020545
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Dorset, England. The monument takes the form of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as burial places, often for individuals of status within prehistoric communities, and their presence in the landscape indicates patterns of settlement and social organisation in Bronze Age Dorset. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1020545, reflecting its recognition as a heritage asset of archaeological significance.

Bowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020545. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages?

Bowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020545.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages?

Bowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages 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 1020545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa N of Whitestaunton (2.2 km), Wadeford Roman villa (2.2 km), Hillfort 550yds (501m) SE of Four Gates (2.2 km).

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