Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill Farm

Bowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill Farm

England
List entry 1015182
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Dorset, England, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as a characteristic bowl-shaped mound, a common funerary form in southern Britain during this period. Such monuments typically contained inhumations or cremations of individuals of status, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the ritual practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities. The barrow's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practice in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill Farm?

Bowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Dorset, England, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015182.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill Farm?

Bowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill 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 1015182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pillow mound 80m south east of Windmill Barrow Farm (6.1 km), Windmill Barrow, a bowl barrow 40m south west of Windmill Barrow Farm (6.1 km), Two bowl barrows on Furze Hill, 800m north east of Miller's Farm (6.2 km).

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