Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 700m south of Icen House

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 700m south of Icen House

England
List entry 1014289
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 700m south of Icen House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. The monument comprises a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument form across southern England during the prehistoric period. Such barrows functioned as burial places, often for individuals of social status, and frequently contained cremated or inhumed remains alongside grave goods. The site's location on Stoborough Heath places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric monuments, contributing to the archaeological significance of the region.

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 700m south of Icen House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014289. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 700m south of Icen House?

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 700m south of Icen House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014289.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 700m south of Icen House?

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 700m south of Icen House 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 1014289.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 700m south of Icen House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age settlement and associated field system on Smedmore Hill (5.1 km), Alum works, other multi-period industrial remains and an associated group of jetties and breakwaters, Kimmeridge Bay (6.1 km), Bowl barrow on Swyre Head (6.4 km).

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