Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on East Hill 510m north east of All Saints Church

Bowl barrow on East Hill 510m north east of All Saints Church

England
List entry 1015036
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on East Hill 510m north east of All Saints Church is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents a primary burial tradition of the early and middle Bronze Age. Such monuments typically contained inhumed or cremated remains within central burial chambers, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the social status of the deceased. This example contributes to the archaeological landscape of Dorset, where Bronze Age barrows are distributed across the upland terrain as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice.

Bowl barrow on East Hill 510m north east of All Saints Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on East Hill 510m north east of All Saints Church?

Bowl barrow on East Hill 510m north east of All Saints Church is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015036.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on East Hill 510m north east of All Saints Church?

Bowl barrow on East Hill 510m north east of All Saints Church 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 1015036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on East Hill 510m north east of All Saints Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road in Kingston Park (9.3 km), The Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath (9.3 km), Bowl barrow 450m north west of Duck Dairy House (9.6 km).

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