Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Farm Heath, 450m south west of Worgret Heath Farm

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 450m south west of Worgret Heath Farm

England
List entry 1016275
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 450 metres south-west of Worgret Heath Farm in Dorset. The barrow represents a characteristic burial mound form of the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as prominent markers for elite or communal interments within the landscape. The site's location on Farm Heath places it within a notable concentration of prehistoric monuments in this region of Dorset, contributing to the archaeological significance of the wider area.

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 450m south west of Worgret Heath Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016275. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 450m south west of Worgret Heath Farm?

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 450 metres south-west of Worgret Heath Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016275.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 450m south west of Worgret Heath Farm?

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 450m south west of Worgret Heath 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 1016275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 450m south west of Worgret Heath Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Water Barrows' 650m WNW of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south east of East Lulworth (6.5 km), Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (6.6 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (6.9 km).

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