Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm

Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm

England
List entry 1004567
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow survives as a earthen mound of typical bowl barrow form, representing the funerary practices of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are characteristic features of the Dorset landscape and indicate the presence of Bronze Age settlement and burial activity in the area surrounding Eggardon Hill. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric activity in the region.

Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004567. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm?

Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004567.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm?

Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill 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 1004567.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abbotsbury Castle (camp) (7.8 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (8.2 km), Dyke on Wears Hill (8.3 km).

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