Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House

Bowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House

England
List entry 1013791
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises a simple circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form constructed during the Bronze Age period across southern Britain. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for Bronze Age communities. The barrow's preservation and formal archaeological record designation reflect its importance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in Dorset.

Bowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013791. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House?

Bowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013791.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House?

Bowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House 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 1013791.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A shrunken medieval village and earlier prehistoric settlement remains at Walnut Tree Field (7.1 km), Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church (7.1 km), Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer (7.7 km).

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