Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Poor Common 370m north east of Holmwood

Bowl barrow on Poor Common 370m north east of Holmwood

England
List entry 1018414
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Poor Common 370m north east of Holmwood is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. The barrow survives as a rounded earthwork typical of its type, constructed as a burial mound during the Bronze Age period when such monuments were widely erected across southern England. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents part of the broader landscape of prehistoric burial practice in the region. Its survival and official designation reflect the archaeological importance of Bronze Age funerary monuments in understanding early British settlement and ritual practices.

Bowl barrow on Poor Common 370m north east of Holmwood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018414. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Poor Common 370m north east of Holmwood?

Bowl barrow on Poor Common 370m north east of Holmwood is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018414.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Poor Common 370m north east of Holmwood?

Bowl barrow on Poor Common 370m north east of Holmwood 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 1018414.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Poor Common 370m north east of Holmwood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Knighton Heath Golf Course 320m south of Eastlands Farm (4 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert (4.7 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra (5 km).

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