Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Northport Heath, 200m south east of Forest Lodge

Bowl barrow on Northport Heath, 200m south east of Forest Lodge

England
List entry 1015342
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Northport Heath is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 200 metres south-east of Forest Lodge in Dorset. The structure takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary type erected during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points within the prehistoric landscape. The barrow survives as an upstanding earthwork and remains a significant record of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Dorset region.

Bowl barrow on Northport Heath, 200m south east of Forest Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Northport Heath, 200m south east of Forest Lodge?

Bowl barrow on Northport Heath is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 200 metres south-east of Forest Lodge in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015342.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Northport Heath, 200m south east of Forest Lodge?

Bowl barrow on Northport Heath, 200m south east of Forest Lodge 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 1015342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Northport Heath, 200m south east of Forest Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Harp Stone (9 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (9.6 km), Bowl barrow 200m south east of East Orchard (9.7 km).

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