Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 620m south east of Langton Lodge Farm

Bowl barrow 620m south east of Langton Lodge Farm

England
List entry 1020706
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 620m south east of Langton Lodge Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age, typically dating to between 2200 and 700 BCE. As a scheduled ancient monument with the official designation NHLE 1020706, the site represents an important survival of prehistoric burial practice in the landscape. Bowl barrows of this type were raised over cremated or inhumed remains and frequently contained grave goods, though the specific contents and condition of this particular example are not documented in readily accessible sources.

Bowl barrow 620m south east of Langton Lodge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020706. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 620m south east of Langton Lodge Farm?

Bowl barrow 620m south east of Langton Lodge Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020706.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 620m south east of Langton Lodge Farm?

Bowl barrow 620m south east of Langton Lodge 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 1020706.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 620m south east of Langton Lodge Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A shrunken medieval village and earlier prehistoric settlement remains at Walnut Tree Field (7.9 km), Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church (7.9 km), Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer (8.4 km).

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