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 funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow is a round earthwork of characteristic bowl form, typical of burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments were raised over cremated or inhumed remains and served as markers of social significance within prehistoric communities. The site lies within a landscape rich in Bronze Age activity, contributing to the archaeological record of this important cultural period in southern England.

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 funerary monument located in Dorset. 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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