Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Arne Hill 200m south of Arne Dairy House

Bowl barrow on Arne Hill 200m south of Arne Dairy House

England
List entry 1014300
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Arne Hill 200m south of Arne Dairy House is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. The barrow sits within the landscape of the Arne peninsula, an area rich in prehistoric archaeological remains. Like other examples of this monument class, it would have served as a burial or ceremonial centre for local populations during the Bronze Age, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement and ritual practices in southern England.

Bowl barrow on Arne Hill 200m south of Arne Dairy House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014300. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow on Arne Hill 200m south of Arne Dairy House?

Bowl barrow on Arne Hill 200m south of Arne Dairy House is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014300.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Arne Hill 200m south of Arne Dairy House?

Bowl barrow on Arne Hill 200m south of Arne Dairy House 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 1014300.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Arne Hill 200m south of Arne Dairy House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of four bowl barrows 250m WNW of Peaked Close House: part of a dispersed round barrow cemetery on Corfe Common (7.3 km), Bowl barrow 500m north east of Afflington Farm (7.5 km), Medieval settlement at Afflington (7.9 km).

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