Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 780m north east of Hampton Farm

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Hampton Farm

England
List entry 1002738
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Hampton Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork characteristic of burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as repositories for elite or community members. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry number 1002738, indicating its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of national significance. As with other bowl barrows of its type, it represents evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Dorset.

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Hampton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002738. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 780m north east of Hampton Farm?

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Hampton Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002738.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 780m north east of Hampton Farm?

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Hampton 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 1002738.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 780m north east of Hampton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (7.4 km), Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (7.5 km), Long barrow 400yds (360m) NW of Hill Barn (8.8 km).

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