Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm

Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm

England
List entry 1016431
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents a common funerary tradition in southern England during the Bronze Age period, roughly between 2200 and 700 BC. Such monuments typically contained inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of prehistoric communities. The site's survival as an identifiable archaeological feature makes it significant for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016431. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm?

Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016431.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm?

Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock 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 1016431.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Warren field system (0.8 km), Bowl barrow north of Red Hole, 630m SSE of Newlands Farm (1.3 km), Bowl barrow 660m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (1.7 km).

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