Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn

Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn

England
List entry 1016371
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow consists of a characteristic bowl-shaped earthwork mound constructed as a funerary monument, typical of Bronze Age burial practices in southern England during the second millennium before the present. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important element of the Bronze Age funerary landscape in the region. Such monuments served as prominent markers in the ancient landscape whilst containing cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of social significance within their communities.

Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016371. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn?

Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016371.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn?

Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn 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 1016371.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bind Barrow (2.4 km), Bowl barrow 550m north west of Cogden Farm (2.6 km), Bowl barrow on Hammiton Hill 220m south west of Hammiton Farm (3.1 km).

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