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 400m north of Pound Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow survives as a low earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period in southern Britain. Such monuments typically covered inhumation or cremation burials accompanied by grave goods, serving as focal points for early Bronze Age communities. The site's preservation and designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Dorset landscape.

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 400m north of Pound Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. 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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