Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 480m south east of West End Barn

Bowl barrow 480m south east of West End Barn

England
List entry 1014855
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 480m south east of West End Barn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow is a round mound of earth and stone raised over one or more burials, a common form of monument construction during the prehistoric period in southern Britain. Such bowl barrows typically date from around 3000 to 1500 BC and represent significant investment in burial practices by communities of the time. The monument survives as an earthwork and contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow 480m south east of West End Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014855. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 480m south east of West End Barn?

Bowl barrow 480m south east of West End Barn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014855.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 480m south east of West End Barn?

Bowl barrow 480m south east of West End Barn 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 1014855.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 480m south east of West End Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage (8.7 km), Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation (8.7 km), Tadnoll Barrow (8.7 km).

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