Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm

Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm

England
List entry 1007714
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents a common burial form of this period, characterised by a simple mounded earthwork of circular plan. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and were often used for multiple interments over an extended period of use. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of local and regional significance within Dorset's rich Bronze Age landscape.

Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007714. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm?

Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007714.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm?

Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea 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 1007714.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Baylea Farm?

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 (4 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (4.2 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (4.3 km).

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