Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 340m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 340m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1013264
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 340m 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 bowl-shaped earthwork typical of Bronze Age funerary practice, constructed as a low mound with gently sloping sides. As a constituent element of a larger cemetery complex, it reflects the use of this location for burial activity over an extended period during the Bronze Age. The monument remains substantially visible as an archaeological feature within the wider landscape of ceremonial and funerary activity that characterises the chalk downlands of Dorset.

Bowl barrow 340m 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 1013264. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 340m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 340m 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 1013264.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 340m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 340m 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 1013264.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 340m 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 (4.1 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (4.3 km), St Peter's Abbey (4.5 km).

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