Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 240m south of Oak Tree Farm: an outlying barrow of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 240m south of Oak Tree Farm: an outlying barrow of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1007692
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 240m south of Oak Tree Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, forming part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery complex. The barrow is a simple bowl-shaped earthwork characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, representing the outlying extent of this cemetery group. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in the region during the Bronze Age period.

Bowl barrow 240m south of Oak Tree Farm: an outlying barrow of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007692. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 240m south of Oak Tree Farm: an outlying barrow of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 240m south of Oak Tree Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, forming part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007692.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 240m south of Oak Tree Farm: an outlying barrow of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 240m south of Oak Tree Farm: an outlying barrow of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery 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 1007692.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 240m south of Oak Tree Farm: an outlying barrow of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (3.1 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (3.3 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (4 km).

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