Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain Farm

Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain Farm

England
List entry 1018202
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial type of the Bronze Age period. The site is recorded as a scheduled monument and appears on the Heritage List for England under entry number 1018202. Bowl barrows of this type typically date to the early to middle Bronze Age and served as burial places for individuals of some status, often containing cremated or inhumed remains along with grave goods, though the specific contents and condition of this particular example are not detailed in readily available sources.

Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018202. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain Farm?

Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018202.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain Farm?

Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain 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 1018202.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Wears Hill (1.7 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (2.6 km), Dyke on Wears Hill (2.6 km).

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