Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm

Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm

England
List entry 1015339
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically consist of a low mound of earth and stone raised over an inhumed or cremated burial, often accompanied by grave goods. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015339. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm?

Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015339.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm?

Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse 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 1015339.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm (5.7 km), Bowl barrow north of Red Hole, 630m SSE of Newlands Farm (6 km), Bowl barrow on Hambury Tout: the eastern of two round barrows on Hambury Tout (6.1 km).

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