Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 800m north east of Gorwell Farm

Bowl barrow 800m north east of Gorwell Farm

England
List entry 1011988
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 800m north east of Gorwell Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site is a round barrow of typical Bronze Age form, consisting of an earthen mound constructed over a central burial or burials. Such monuments are characteristic of the second and first millennia BC, representing one of the most enduring funerary traditions of prehistoric Britain. Bowl barrows of this type are distinguished by their simple hemispherical profile and served as focal points for ritual and commemorative practices within Bronze Age communities.

Bowl barrow 800m north east of Gorwell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011988. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 800m north east of Gorwell Farm?

Bowl barrow 800m north east of Gorwell Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011988.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 800m north east of Gorwell Farm?

Bowl barrow 800m north east of Gorwell 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 1011988.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 800m north east of Gorwell Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (1.8 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (2.3 km), St Peter's Abbey (2.9 km).

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