Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m east of Chideock Farm

Bowl barrow 550m east of Chideock Farm

England
List entry 1008680
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m east of Chideock Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such burial structures were constructed across southern Britain to inter high-status individuals and their grave goods. The site's proximity to other archaeological features in the Chideock area reflects the concentration of prehistoric activity in this region of Dorset. The monument remains a protected heritage asset, designated for its archaeological significance and as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practices in the county.

Bowl barrow 550m east of Chideock Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008680. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 550m east of Chideock Farm?

Bowl barrow 550m east of Chideock Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008680.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 550m east of Chideock Farm?

Bowl barrow 550m east of Chideock 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 1008680.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 550m east of Chideock Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm (0.5 km), The Warren field system (1.1 km), Bowl barrow 660m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (1.6 km).

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