Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy

Bowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy

England
List entry 1013851
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site consists of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, the most common form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age in southern Britain, typically serving as a repository for cremated or inhumed remains and associated grave goods. Such monuments were often erected during the period between approximately 2000 and 1500 BCE, representing significant investment in burial practices by Bronze Age communities. The barrow's survival to the present day, despite agricultural activity across the Dorset landscape, contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in this region.

Bowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013851. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy?

Bowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013851.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy?

Bowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy 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 1013851.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Peter's Abbey (3.3 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (3.3 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (3.4 km).

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