Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Black Down, 50m south of the Hardy Monument

Bowl barrow on Black Down, 50m south of the Hardy Monument

England
List entry 1016730
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Black Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the Dorset heathland near the Hardy Monument. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of early Bronze Age burial practice, dating to approximately 2000–1500 BCE. Located fifty metres south of the Hardy Monument on Black Down, it forms part of a significant concentration of Bronze Age funerary monuments in this landscape. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the statutory protection afforded to remains of national importance.

Bowl barrow on Black Down, 50m south of the Hardy Monument is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016730. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Black Down, 50m south of the Hardy Monument?

Bowl barrow on Black Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the Dorset heathland near the Hardy Monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016730.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Black Down, 50m south of the Hardy Monument?

Bowl barrow on Black Down, 50m south of the Hardy Monument 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 1016730.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Black Down, 50m south of the Hardy Monument?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (3.9 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (4.2 km), St Peter's Abbey (4.4 km).

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