Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 320m north west of Coombefield Farm

Bowl barrow 320m north west of Coombefield Farm

England
List entry 1002843
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 320m north west of Coombefield Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow survives as a prominent earthwork of typical bowl barrow form, comprising a circular mound of earth and stone raised over a central burial or burials. Such monuments are characteristic of the Bronze Age period in southern England, generally dating from the second millennium BC. The site remains of archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and funerary monument construction in Dorset.

Bowl barrow 320m north west of Coombefield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002843. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 320m north west of Coombefield Farm?

Bowl barrow 320m north west of Coombefield Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002843.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 320m north west of Coombefield Farm?

Bowl barrow 320m north west of Coombefield Farm 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 1002843.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 320m north west of Coombefield Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Wears Hill (5.2 km), Dyke on Wears Hill (5.5 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (5.5 km).

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