Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 265m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 265m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1013261
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 265m north west of White Hill Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery near Dorset. The barrow is a circular earthwork of typical bowl form, constructed as a funerary monument during the Bronze Age period. It represents one of several burial mounds within this cemetery complex, which demonstrates the importance of the location as a burial ground during prehistory. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.

Bowl barrow 265m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013261. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 265m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 265m north west of White Hill Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery near Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013261.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 265m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 265m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round 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 1013261.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 265m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow E of The Buildings (4 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (4.5 km), St Peter's Abbey (4.6 km).

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