Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 600m west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 600m west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1013253
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 600m west of Well Bottom Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery in Dorset. The barrow survives as a low earthwork mound, characteristic of the bowl barrow type commonly constructed during the second millennium BC. As one of a discrete group of burial mounds on Pitcombe Down, it contributes to an important archaeological landscape demonstrating the funerary practices and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in this region. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical significance.

Bowl barrow 600m west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 600m west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 600m west of Well Bottom Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013253.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 600m west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 600m west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery 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 1013253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 600m west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Wears Hill (4.7 km), Round barrow E of The Buildings (5.1 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.3 km).

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