Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on East Holme Range, 880m north west of Povington Farm

Bowl barrow on East Holme Range, 880m north west of Povington Farm

England
List entry 1016231
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on East Holme Range is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 880 metres north-west of Povington Farm in Dorset. The barrow comprises a circular earthwork mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, typically constructed over an inhumed burial or cremation deposit. Such monuments are common across the Dorset heathlands and represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practices in the region. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance as a surviving example of prehistoric burial architecture.

Bowl barrow on East Holme Range, 880m north west of Povington Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on East Holme Range, 880m north west of Povington Farm?

Bowl barrow on East Holme Range is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 880 metres north-west of Povington Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016231.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on East Holme Range, 880m north west of Povington Farm?

Bowl barrow on East Holme Range, 880m north west of Povington Farm 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 1016231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on East Holme Range, 880m north west of Povington Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (1.5 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (1.8 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (1.8 km).

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