Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage

England
List entry 1015894
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site consists of a characteristic bowl-shaped mound typical of funerary structures constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as prominent landmarks for the burial of individuals of presumably elevated social status. The monument remains visible as an earthwork feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as a surviving example of Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary architecture.

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015894. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage?

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015894.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage?

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford 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 1015894.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm (6.7 km), Bowl barrow north of Red Hole, 630m SSE of Newlands Farm (7.1 km), Bowl barrow on Hambury Tout: the eastern of two round barrows on Hambury Tout (7.2 km).

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