Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 220m north west of Gore Farm

Bowl barrow 220m north west of Gore Farm

England
List entry 1015018
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 220m north west of Gore Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a widespread funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age, typically consisting of a mound of earth and stone raised over one or more burial deposits. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the statutory protection system, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region. Like other barrows of its period and type, it represents a significant investment in funerary architecture by prehistoric communities and contributes to understanding the ritual and social organisation of Bronze Age Dorset.

Bowl barrow 220m north west of Gore Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015018. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 220m north west of Gore Farm?

Bowl barrow 220m north west of Gore Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015018.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 220m north west of Gore Farm?

Bowl barrow 220m north west of Gore 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 1015018.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 220m north west of Gore Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hod Hill camp and Lydsbury Rings (8.2 km), Lazerton Farm causewayed road (8.2 km), Pimperne Long Barrow (8.2 km).

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