Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 210m west of Oak Cottage

Bowl barrow 210m west of Oak Cottage

England
List entry 1015368
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 210m west of Oak Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The site comprises a round mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a funerary form prevalent across southern England during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the interred individual. This particular barrow forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of Bronze Age funerary practices in Dorset, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and social organisation during the second millennium BCE.

Bowl barrow 210m west of Oak Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015368. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 210m west of Oak Cottage?

Bowl barrow 210m west of Oak Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015368.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 210m west of Oak Cottage?

Bowl barrow 210m west of Oak Cottage 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 1015368.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 210m west of Oak Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross (9.4 km), Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm (9.4 km), Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm (9.5 km).

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