Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 900m north west of Lower Farm

Bowl barrow 900m north west of Lower Farm

England
List entry 1002862
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 900m north west of Lower Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound typical of bowl barrows, the most common form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age in southern England. Such monuments served as burial places, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, and represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices across the county. The barrow's survival as an archaeological feature makes it valuable for understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age burial monuments in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow 900m north west of Lower Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002862. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 900m north west of Lower Farm?

Bowl barrow 900m north west of Lower Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002862.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 900m north west of Lower Farm?

Bowl barrow 900m north west of Lower 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 1002862.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 900m north west of Lower Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 320m south west of Laycock Dairy Farm (7.8 km), Three bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green Farm (7.9 km), Four bowl barrows at the eastern end of Waterston Ridge, 490m south west and 500m south east of Ridge Farm (8.2 km).

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