Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert

England
List entry 1018487
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form across southern England during the prehistoric period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity and territorial markers within the Bronze Age landscape. The barrow's preservation on Canford Heath contributes to the archaeological significance of this heathland area, which contains multiple prehistoric monuments reflecting patterns of settlement and burial practice over several millennia.

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018487. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert?

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018487.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert?

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert 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 1018487.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra (0.9 km), Bowl barrow on Knighton Heath Golf Course 320m south of Eastlands Farm (0.9 km), Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath (0.9 km).

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