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 survives as a substantial earthwork mound of circular plan, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age as burial places for prominent members of prehistoric communities. Such monuments are typically positioned within the wider landscape as territorial markers and focal points for ritual activity. This example contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in Dorset, forming part of the broader archaeological heritage of the region.

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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