Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn

Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn

England
List entry 1015901
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow takes the form of a low earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. The site is situated within a woodland setting in the landscape of south-central Dorset, where numerous burial mounds of similar date and form are known to survive. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance as a Bronze Age funerary structure contributing to the understanding of local prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns.

Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015901. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn?

Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015901.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn?

Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn 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 1015901.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Piddle Wood, 530m north east of Gate Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm (8.4 km), Medieval settlement 350m east of West Burton Dairy (8.8 km), Bowl barrow 520m south east of Nutley Farm (8.8 km).

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