Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 645m south west of North Barn Farm

Bowl barrow 645m south west of North Barn Farm

England
List entry 1002800
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 645m south west of North Barn Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises a characteristic bowl-shaped earthwork typical of the Bronze Age funerary tradition, consisting of a raised mound of earth and stone constructed over an inhumed or cremated burial. Such barrows represent significant evidence of Bronze Age ritual practices and social organisation, serving as territorial markers and focal points for burial activity within the landscape. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1002800, reflecting its status as a protected archaeological site of national importance.

Bowl barrow 645m south west of North Barn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002800. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 645m south west of North Barn Farm?

Bowl barrow 645m south west of North Barn Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002800.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 645m south west of North Barn Farm?

Bowl barrow 645m south west of North Barn 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 1002800.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 645m south west of North Barn Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dyke on Wears Hill (5.4 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (5.4 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (5.4 km).

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