Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn

Bowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn

England
List entry 1013788
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice, when such structures were erected to commemorate and contain elite or significant individuals. Its positioning in the Dorset landscape reflects the settlement and ceremonial patterns of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The monument is designated and protected as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological importance and contribution to understanding Bronze Age funerary practices in the region.

Bowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013788. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn?

Bowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013788.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn?

Bowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn 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 1013788.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 570m south east of Heatherdown (8.8 km), Bell barrow in Millicent's Plantation (9.1 km), Bowl barrow on Warren Heath, 350m south west of Warren House (9.5 km).

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