Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 350m south-west of Rookery Cottages

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Rookery Cottages

England
List entry 1008020
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Rookery Cottages is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The monument survives as a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of funerary monument constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for prehistoric communities. The survival of this barrow demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes in the Dorset countryside, where numerous similar monuments remain testament to ancient burial practices and settlement patterns.

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Rookery Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008020. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Rookery Cottages?

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Rookery Cottages is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008020.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Rookery Cottages?

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Rookery Cottages 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 1008020.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Rookery Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (2.2 km), Two barrows known as 'Water Barrows' 650m WNW of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south east of East Lulworth (2.2 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (2.4 km).

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