Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 450m north-west of Rookery Cottages

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Rookery Cottages

England
List entry 1008021
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Rookery Cottages is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The monument comprises a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common form of burial monument constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as communal or individual burial places and represent significant archaeological evidence of prehistoric funerary practices and social organisation in southern England. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1008021, reflecting its status as a designated ancient monument of archaeological importance.

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Rookery Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008021. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Rookery Cottages?

Bowl barrow 450m north-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 1008021.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Rookery Cottages?

Bowl barrow 450m north-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 1008021.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Rookery Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Water Barrows' 650m WNW of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south east of East Lulworth (2.3 km), Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (2.3 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (2.5 km).

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