Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross

Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross

England
List entry 1015786
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated in Dorset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type erected across southern England during the later prehistoric period. Such structures typically comprised a mound of earth and stone raised over a central burial deposit, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the interred individual. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork testifies to its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015786. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross?

Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015786.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross?

Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross 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 1015786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath (5 km), Hillfort at Bulbury Camp (5.4 km), Former Royal Naval Cordite Factory (5.5 km).

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