Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Gallows Hill

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill

England
List entry 1015343
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common form of funerary monument constructed during the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument and listed heritage site, it represents an important surviving example of prehistoric burial practice in the region and contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in Dorset.

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015343. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill?

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015343.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill?

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 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 1015343.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill?

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 (9.7 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (9.8 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (10 km).

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