Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow and disc barrow 730m south of Kingston Russell Farm, forming part of the round barrow cemetery on the south western part of Black Down

Bowl barrow and disc barrow 730m south of Kingston Russell Farm, forming part of the round barrow cemetery on the south western part of Black Down

England
List entry 1013843
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History & significance

The bowl barrow and disc barrow 730 metres south of Kingston Russell Farm form part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery situated on the south western slopes of Black Down in Dorset. These monuments are characteristic examples of funerary architecture from the later Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, with the bowl barrow representing a common burial mound form and the disc barrow displaying the distinctive shallow platform and internal ditch characteristic of this barrow type. The cemetery as a whole reflects the sustained use of this prominent landscape location for elite burial practices over several centuries during prehistory. The site is designated as a scheduled monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of Dorset's prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices.

Bowl barrow and disc barrow 730m south of Kingston Russell Farm, forming part of the round barrow cemetery on the south western part of Black Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013843. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow and disc barrow 730m south of Kingston Russell Farm, forming part of the round barrow cemetery on the south western part of Black Down?

The bowl barrow and disc barrow 730 metres south of Kingston Russell Farm form part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery situated on the south western slopes of Black Down in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013843.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow and disc barrow 730m south of Kingston Russell Farm, forming part of the round barrow cemetery on the south western part of Black Down?

Bowl barrow and disc barrow 730m south of Kingston Russell Farm, forming part of the round barrow cemetery on the south western part of Black Down 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 1013843.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow and disc barrow 730m south of Kingston Russell Farm, forming part of the round barrow cemetery on the south western part of Black Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (4.5 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (4.9 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.7 km).

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