Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage

Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage

England
List entry 1015895
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow form, a burial type prevalent during the Bronze Age across southern England. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflective of the period's material culture. The site's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015895. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage?

Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015895.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage?

Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage 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 1015895.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm (6.8 km), Bowl barrow 650m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (7.2 km), Bowl barrow north of Red Hole, 630m SSE of Newlands Farm (7.4 km).

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