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 Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The monument survives as an earthwork consisting of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their period. This particular example contributes to the archaeological landscape of Dorset, where barrow cemeteries and isolated mounds document prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices across the 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 Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. 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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