Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow

Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow

England
List entry 1007889
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on the North Downs near Dorking in Surrey. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument form from the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as burial places, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, and their distribution across the chalk downlands of southern England reflects the settlement patterns and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities. The site's location on Box Hill places it within a landscape of considerable archaeological significance, forming part of the broader pattern of Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary monuments recorded across the Surrey Downs.

Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007889. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow?

Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on the North Downs near Dorking in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007889.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow?

Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow 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 1007889.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Betchworth Castle (1.3 km), Bowl barrow in The Glory Wood (3.1 km), Bowl barrow on Milton Heath (4.1 km).

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