Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Great Plantation, 650m south east of Woodside

Bowl barrow on Great Plantation, 650m south east of Woodside

England
List entry 1015346
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Great Plantation, 650m south east of Woodside, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of funerary monument in prehistoric Britain. Such barrows typically comprise a central burial chamber or grave surrounded by an outer bank of earth and stone, serving as the final resting place for individuals of some status within their community. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1015346 and represents an important survival of prehistoric funerary practice in the county.

Bowl barrow on Great Plantation, 650m south east of Woodside is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Great Plantation, 650m south east of Woodside?

Bowl barrow on Great Plantation, 650m south east of Woodside, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015346.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Great Plantation, 650m south east of Woodside?

Bowl barrow on Great Plantation, 650m south east of Woodside 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 1015346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Great Plantation, 650m south east of Woodside?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (6.7 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (6.8 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (7.5 km).

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