Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages

Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages

England
List entry 1008022
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple bowl-shaped mound, a characteristic burial type of the Bronze Age period when such earthworks were constructed as burial places for individuals of some status. The site is situated within a landscape that would have contained numerous similar barrows, reflecting the funerary practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in the region. As a recorded archaeological monument, it contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in Dorset.

Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008022. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages?

Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008022.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages?

Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages 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 1008022.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (2.4 km), Two barrows known as 'Water Barrows' 650m WNW of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south east of East Lulworth (2.4 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (2.6 km).

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