Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m north west of Veiny Cheese Pond

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Veiny Cheese Pond

England
List entry 1015191
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Veiny Cheese Pond is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The monument is a typical example of the bowl barrow form, a rounded earthwork characteristic of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type were constructed as monuments to contain cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork makes it significant for understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age burial practices in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Veiny Cheese Pond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m north west of Veiny Cheese Pond?

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Veiny Cheese Pond is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015191.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m north west of Veiny Cheese Pond?

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Veiny Cheese Pond 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 1015191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m north west of Veiny Cheese Pond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of round barrows on King Down (8.4 km), Group of round barrows NW of Badbury Rings (8.5 km), Section of Roman road near Badbury Rings (8.6 km).

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