Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm

England
List entry 1003226
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Barrowland Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Dorset. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically date from the second millennium BCE and served as focal points for burial practice and ritual activity within prehistoric communities. The survival of this example contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary traditions in Dorset.

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 burial monument situated 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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