Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 190m north west of Bere Down Farm

Bowl barrow 190m north west of Bere Down Farm

England
List entry 1015376
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 190m north west of Bere Down Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow consists of a circular earthen mound typical of bowl barrow construction, a form of burial tumulus characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as individual or family burial sites and reflect the ceremonial practices and social structures of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The site is recorded in the Dorset Historic Environment Record and represents an important archaeological survival from this prehistoric period.

Bowl barrow 190m north west of Bere Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015376. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 190m north west of Bere Down Farm?

Bowl barrow 190m north west of Bere Down Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015376.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 190m north west of Bere Down Farm?

Bowl barrow 190m north west of Bere Down Farm 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 1015376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 190m north west of Bere Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage (9.7 km), Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage (9.8 km), Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm (9.9 km).

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