Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Farm Heath, 480m south east of Hill Cottages

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 480m south east of Hill Cottages

England
List entry 1016271
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 480 metres south-east of Hill Cottages, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. The barrow consists of a circular earthwork mound typical of the bowl barrow form, which represents one of the most common burial structures of the Bronze Age period in southern England. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial places and reflect the ritual and social practices of Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance.

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 480m south east of Hill Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016271. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 480m south east of Hill Cottages?

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 480 metres south-east of Hill Cottages, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016271.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 480m south east of Hill Cottages?

Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 480m south east of Hill Cottages 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 1016271.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Farm Heath, 480m south east of Hill Cottages?

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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