Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Well Bottom Wood

Bowl barrow in Well Bottom Wood

England
List entry 1013255
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Well Bottom Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Dorset, England. The monument survives as a earthen barrow of typical bowl form, a common funerary structure erected during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows functioned as burial monuments for individuals of prominence within prehistoric communities, and their preservation in the archaeological landscape provides important evidence for Bronze Age burial practices and social organisation in southern England. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance within the Bronze Age funerary landscape of Dorset.

Bowl barrow in Well Bottom Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013255. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Well Bottom Wood?

Bowl barrow in Well Bottom Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013255.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Well Bottom Wood?

Bowl barrow in Well Bottom Wood 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 1013255.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Well Bottom Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow E of The Buildings (4.6 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.3 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (5.3 km).

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