Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 355m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 355m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1013263
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 355m north west of White Hill Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery in Dorset. The barrow is a bowl-shaped earthwork of typical Bronze Age construction, representing the burial practices of the second millennium BC. It contributes to the archaeological significance of the White Hill cemetery, which comprises multiple barrows and demonstrates the concentrated mortuary activity of prehistoric communities in this region. The monument survives as an earthwork and retains archaeological potential for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices on the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow 355m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013263. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 355m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 355m north west of White Hill Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013263.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 355m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 355m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery 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 1013263.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 355m north west of White Hill Barn, forming part of the White Hill round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow E of The Buildings (4.1 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (4.4 km), St Peter's Abbey (4.5 km).

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