Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Black Down, 770m north west of the Hardy Monument

Bowl barrow on Black Down, 770m north west of the Hardy Monument

England
List entry 1016734
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Black Down, 770m north west of the Hardy Monument, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type dating to the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and frequently formed part of wider barrow cemeteries across the Dorset landscape. The site's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in this region.

Bowl barrow on Black Down, 770m north west of the Hardy Monument is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016734. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Black Down, 770m north west of the Hardy Monument?

Bowl barrow on Black Down, 770m north west of the Hardy Monument, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016734.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Black Down, 770m north west of the Hardy Monument?

Bowl barrow on Black Down, 770m north west 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 1016734.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Black Down, 770m north west of the Hardy Monument?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (3.9 km), St Peter's Abbey (4 km), St Catherine's Chapel, field system and quarries at Chapel Hill (4.4 km).

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