Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 120m east of White Hill Wood

Bowl barrow 120m east of White Hill Wood

England
List entry 1013256
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 120m east of White Hill Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age across southern England. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The site's survival and scheduling as a heritage monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Dorset.

Bowl barrow 120m east of White Hill Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 120m east of White Hill Wood?

Bowl barrow 120m east of White Hill Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013256.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 120m east of White Hill Wood?

Bowl barrow 120m east of White Hill 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 1013256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 120m east of White Hill Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow E of The Buildings (3.4 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (4.4 km), St Peter's Abbey (4.4 km).

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