Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Bloxworth Down, 740m south of Marsh Farm

Bowl barrow on Bloxworth Down, 740m south of Marsh Farm

England
List entry 1017626
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Bloxworth Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 740 metres south of Marsh Farm in Dorset. The barrow consists of a characteristic circular mound formation typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as burial sites and often contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in the Dorset landscape.

Bowl barrow on Bloxworth Down, 740m south of Marsh Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017626. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Bloxworth Down, 740m south of Marsh Farm?

Bowl barrow on Bloxworth Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 740 metres south of Marsh Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017626.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Bloxworth Down, 740m south of Marsh Farm?

Bowl barrow on Bloxworth Down, 740m south of Marsh 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 1017626.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Bloxworth Down, 740m south of Marsh Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm (9.2 km), Two bowl barrows on South Heath, 290m and 370m east of Binnegar Hall (9.4 km), Bowl barrow on Worgret Heath, 320m north west of High Tor (9.5 km).

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