Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as Povington Barrow, 300m west of Povington Farm

Bowl barrow known as Povington Barrow, 300m west of Povington Farm

England
List entry 1008023
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Povington Barrow is a bowl barrow situated approximately three hundred metres west of Povington Farm in Dorset. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary structure of the type commonly constructed across southern England during this period. As a bowl barrow, the site consists of a raised earthwork of distinctive rounded form, characteristic of burial mounds erected over cremated or inhumed remains. The barrow survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow known as Povington Barrow, 300m west of Povington Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow known as Povington Barrow, 300m west of Povington Farm?

Povington Barrow is a bowl barrow situated approximately three hundred metres west of Povington Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008023.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as Povington Barrow, 300m west of Povington Farm?

Bowl barrow known as Povington Barrow, 300m west of Povington 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 1008023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as Povington Barrow, 300m west of Povington Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (1.5 km), Two barrows known as 'Water Barrows' 650m WNW of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south east of East Lulworth (1.5 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (1.6 km).

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