Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 850m north west of Whitefriars Broiler Houses

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Whitefriars Broiler Houses

England
List entry 1011689
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Whitefriars Broiler Houses is a prehistoric burial mound situated in Dorset, England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a characteristic form of funerary architecture from this period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to cover the cremated or inhumed remains of the deceased. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork, preserving evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. As a designated ancient monument, it contributes to understanding the distribution and development of burial traditions across the Dorset landscape during the second millennium before the Common Era.

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Whitefriars Broiler Houses is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 850m north west of Whitefriars Broiler Houses?

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Whitefriars Broiler Houses is a prehistoric burial mound situated in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011689.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 850m north west of Whitefriars Broiler Houses?

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Whitefriars Broiler Houses 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 1011689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 850m north west of Whitefriars Broiler Houses?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Friar Waddon Hill round barrows (6.6 km), Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (6.9 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (7.6 km).

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