Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne

Bowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne

England
List entry 1020708
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. The barrow survives as a prominent earthwork mound of characteristic bowl-shaped form, a common burial structure of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically date from the second millennium BC and represent significant investments in commemoration of the dead, often associated with high-status individuals. The barrow's survival as an identifiable archaeological feature contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020708. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne?

Bowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020708.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne?

Bowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne 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 1020708.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 850m ENE of Langbourne?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 550m north east of Field Dairy Farm (7 km), Bowl barrow 1020m south east of Charisworth Cottages (8.6 km), Combe Ditch, linear dyke (8.7 km).

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