Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace

Bowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace

England
List entry 1016279
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The monument consists of a roughly circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type erected during the Bronze Age in southern England. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The barrow's survival in the landscape near Thomas Hardy's birthplace at Higher Bockhampton contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in this part of Dorset.

Bowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016279. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace?

Bowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016279.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace?

Bowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace 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 1016279.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 615m north east of Hardy's Birthplace?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows 600yds (550m) N of Halls Farm (8.7 km), Barrow 500yds (450m) E of village (8.9 km), Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor (9.4 km).

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