Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow

Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow

England
List entry 1015787
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow type burial structures, which were constructed during the Bronze Age period as repositories for cremated or inhumed human remains. Such monuments are distributed extensively across the Dorset landscape and represent significant evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and social organization. The site's survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the region.

Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015787. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow?

Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015787.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow?

Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow 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 1015787.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 380m west of Holy Cross Abbey (8.7 km), Bowl barrow 25m north west of Stapehill Village Hall (8.7 km), Bowl barrow 270m south east of Holy Cross Abbey (8.9 km).

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