Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park

Bowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park

England
List entry 1009416
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park is a Bronze Age burial monument situated within the designed landscape of Blenheim Park near Woodstock, Oxfordshire. The barrow consists of a circular earthwork mound typical of Bronze Age funerary practice, when such structures served as burial places for individuals of status within their communities. The monument remains visible as an earthwork within the parkland setting, representing an important archaeological survival from the prehistoric period. Its presence within Blenheim Great Park demonstrates how Bronze Age monuments have been preserved and incorporated into later designed estate landscapes.

Bowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009416. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park?

Bowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park is a Bronze Age burial monument situated within the designed landscape of Blenheim Park near Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009416.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park?

Bowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park 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 1009416.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring ditch near Long Hanborough (3.2 km), Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote (3.2 km), North Leigh Roman villa 300m NNE of Upper Riding Farm (4.2 km).

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