Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 605m south west of Long Barrow Farm

Bowl barrow 605m south west of Long Barrow Farm

England
List entry 1004566
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 605m south west of Long Barrow Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound with a circular plan, characteristic of the bowl barrow type that predominated during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically functioned as burial mounds, often containing cremated or inhumed remains within a central grave or pit, frequently accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates the enduring physical legacy of Bronze Age burial practices in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow 605m south west of Long Barrow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004566. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 605m south west of Long Barrow Farm?

Bowl barrow 605m south west of Long Barrow Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004566.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 605m south west of Long Barrow Farm?

Bowl barrow 605m south west of Long Barrow 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 1004566.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 605m south west of Long Barrow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of five round barrows on White Hill (4.4 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (4.4 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (4.7 km).

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