Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m north west of Cogden Farm

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Cogden Farm

England
List entry 1018201
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Cogden Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common form of funerary monument across southern England during the prehistoric period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods indicative of the deceased's status. The site contributes to the archaeological record of funerary practices in the Dorset landscape and remains of interest for understanding settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in prehistoric Wessex.

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Cogden Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018201. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Cogden Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018201.

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

Bowl barrow 550m north west of Cogden 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 1018201.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bind Barrow (0.8 km), Bowl barrow on Hammiton Hill 220m south west of Hammiton Farm (2.3 km), Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn (2.6 km).

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