Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra

England
List entry 1018488
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure type constructed during the Bronze Age across southern Britain. The barrow sits within the Canford Heath landscape, an area rich in prehistoric archaeology. Such monuments typically functioned as burial places for individuals of status and represent an important phase of ritual and funerary practice in prehistoric Dorset.

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018488. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra?

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018488.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra?

Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south 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 1018488.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra (0.7 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert (0.9 km), Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House (0.9 km).

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