Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra

England
List entry 1018489
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice, constructed to mark and cover an inhumed or cremated burial deposit. As with similar monuments on Canford Heath, it represents a significant concentration of Bronze Age activity in this part of Dorset and contributes to understanding contemporary funerary customs and land use patterns. The monument remains a scheduled ancient monument and is protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018489. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra?

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018489.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra?

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra 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 1018489.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra (0.7 km), Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House (0.7 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert (1.1 km).

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