Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 600m ESE of East Field Farm

Bowl barrow 600m ESE of East Field Farm

England
List entry 1015383
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 600m ESE of East Field Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. The structure is a simple earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form across southern England during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically comprise a circular mound of earth and stone raised over one or more cremation or inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods. The barrow's survival and scheduling as a protected heritage asset reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 600m ESE of East Field Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015383. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 600m ESE of East Field Farm?

Bowl barrow 600m ESE of East Field Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015383.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 600m ESE of East Field Farm?

Bowl barrow 600m ESE of East Field 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 1015383.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 600m ESE of East Field Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm (9 km), Two bowl barrows on South Heath, 290m and 370m east of Binnegar Hall (9.6 km), Bindon Abbey (site) (9.7 km).

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