Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Green Hill 400m north of Pound Farm

Bowl barrow on Green Hill 400m north of Pound Farm

England
List entry 1015181
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Green Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 400 metres north of Pound Farm in Dorset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure type found throughout southern England dating to the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and represent significant evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the region. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs in Dorset.

Bowl barrow on Green Hill 400m north of Pound Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015181. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Green Hill 400m north of Pound Farm?

Bowl barrow on Green Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 400 metres north of Pound Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015181.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Green Hill 400m north of Pound Farm?

Bowl barrow on Green Hill 400m north of Pound 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 1015181.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Green Hill 400m north of Pound Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Outer defences of Roman town, W of St Genevieve's Convent (9.4 km), Three barrows S of Hart Hill Plantation (9.5 km), Two barrows at Rew (9.7 km).

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