Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m north west of Bulbarrow Farm

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Bulbarrow Farm

England
List entry 1013786
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Bulbarrow Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow is a substantial earthwork consisting of a circular mound of earth and stone raised over a central burial or cremation deposit, typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Its survival as an upstanding monument demonstrates the longevity of these ritual landscape features across the Dorset downlands. The site is recorded within the heritage records as a protected ancient monument reflecting the archaeological significance of Bronze Age burial traditions in southern England.

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Bulbarrow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013786. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 550m north west of Bulbarrow Farm?

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Bulbarrow Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013786.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 550m north west of Bulbarrow Farm?

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Bulbarrow 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 1013786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 550m north west of Bulbarrow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows on Lord's Down 580m south east of Crawthorne Farm (9.1 km), Three bowl barrows 380m west of West End Barn (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 70m south east of West End Barn (9.2 km).

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