Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond

Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond

England
List entry 1002781
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow survives as a burial mound of bowl form, the most common type of round barrow found across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and functioned as territorial markers within the prehistoric landscape. The site's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of early ritual practices and settlement patterns in the Dorset region.

Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002781. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond?

Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002781.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond?

Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond 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 1002781.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 170m north east of the Horton Inn (6.4 km), Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow (6.9 km), Lengths of Roman road in Norwood Coppice and in The Rookery (7.1 km).

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