Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm

England
List entry 1003226
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the communities that constructed them. This example contributes to the significant concentration of prehistoric burial monuments found across Dorset, which reflects intensive settlement and ceremonial activity during the Bronze Age.

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm?

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003226.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm?

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland 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 1003226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows on The Knoll 450m north west of Treetops (9.1 km), Long barrow NE of Ashley (9.1 km), Bowl barrow 750m SSE of Lower Kingston Russell Farm (9.4 km).

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