Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 150m north east of Dunbury

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Dunbury

England
List entry 1014758
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Dunbury is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a form of funerary monument common throughout southern England during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials and served as focal points for ritual activity and territorial markers within prehistoric landscapes. The site's preservation and scheduling as an ancient monument reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the county.

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Dunbury is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014758. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 150m north east of Dunbury?

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Dunbury is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014758.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 150m north east of Dunbury?

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Dunbury 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 1014758.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 150m north east of Dunbury?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow W of Ashley Barn (8.5 km), Roman road W of Ashley Barn (8.5 km), Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn (9.1 km).

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