Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 80m north west of Hill View

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 80m north west of Hill View

England
List entry 1014301
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 80m north west of Hill View is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. The barrow takes the form of a circular mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents one of the commonest burial structures of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The site's presence on Stoborough Heath contributes to the archaeological landscape of the region, which contains numerous barrows and other prehistoric features testament to early occupation and settlement patterns in this part of Dorset.

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 80m north west of Hill View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014301. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 80m north west of Hill View?

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 80m north west of Hill View is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014301.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 80m north west of Hill View?

Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 80m north west of Hill View 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 1014301.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Stoborough Heath 80m north west of Hill View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age settlement and associated field system on Smedmore Hill (4.8 km), Bowl barrow on Swyre Head (6.1 km), Alum works, other multi-period industrial remains and an associated group of jetties and breakwaters, Kimmeridge Bay (6.1 km).

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