Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm

Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm

England
List entry 1018192
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow survives as a low earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow type monuments, which typically date from the period between approximately 3000 and 1500 BC. Such monuments represent significant evidence of funerary practice and settlement patterns during the prehistoric period in southern England. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1018192, reflecting its archaeological importance and statutory protection as a scheduled monument.

Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018192. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm?

Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018192.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm?

Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton 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 1018192.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Boat Knoll (6.1 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (6.8 km), Two barrows in Halcombe Vale, 700m south west of Monastery Farm (6.9 km).

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