Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m north of Oak Cottage

Bowl barrow 250m north of Oak Cottage

England
List entry 1015370
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m north of Oak Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site represents a characteristic example of the bowl barrow type, a common form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows typically consist of a circular earthwork surrounding a central burial deposit, and this example survives as an upstanding earthwork within the Dorset landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site holds significance for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in southern England.

Bowl barrow 250m north of Oak Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015370. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m north of Oak Cottage?

Bowl barrow 250m north of Oak Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015370.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m north of Oak Cottage?

Bowl barrow 250m north 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 1015370.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m north of Oak Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross (9.7 km), Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm (9.8 km), Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm (9.8 km).

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