Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Lockyer's Hill, 820m south west of Lower Woodbury Farm

Bowl barrow on Lockyer's Hill, 820m south west of Lower Woodbury Farm

England
List entry 1015363
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Lockyer's Hill is an ancient burial mound located on the Dorset heathlands south west of Lower Woodbury Farm. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and survives as a well-preserved earthwork, characteristic of the numerous funerary monuments scattered across the Dorset landscape from this period. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. The monument contributes to understanding the prehistoric use and organisation of the heathland environment in Dorset.

Bowl barrow on Lockyer's Hill, 820m south west of Lower Woodbury Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015363. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Lockyer's Hill, 820m south west of Lower Woodbury Farm?

Bowl barrow on Lockyer's Hill is an ancient burial mound located on the Dorset heathlands south west of Lower Woodbury Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015363.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Lockyer's Hill, 820m south west of Lower Woodbury Farm?

Bowl barrow on Lockyer's Hill, 820m south west of Lower Woodbury 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 1015363.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Lockyer's Hill, 820m south west of Lower Woodbury Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill (9.5 km), Lulworth Castle North Lodges and park walls (9.7 km), Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Rookery Cottages (10 km).

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