Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on The Cliff 680m NNW of Smith's Cottages

Bowl barrow on The Cliff 680m NNW of Smith's Cottages

England
List entry 1015186
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on The Cliff is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, approximately 680 metres north-north-west of Smith's Cottages. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of Early Bronze Age funerary practice, constructed to contain the cremated or inhumed remains of one or more individuals of elevated social status. Such monuments are common across the Dorset landscape and represent a significant phase of ritual and burial practice spanning roughly the second millennium before the Common Era. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument due to its archaeological importance and its potential to yield information about Bronze Age settlement, social organisation, and mortuary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow on The Cliff 680m NNW of Smith's Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015186. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on The Cliff 680m NNW of Smith's Cottages?

Bowl barrow on The Cliff is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, approximately 680 metres north-north-west of Smith's Cottages. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015186.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on The Cliff 680m NNW of Smith's Cottages?

Bowl barrow on The Cliff 680m NNW of Smith's Cottages 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 1015186.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on The Cliff 680m NNW of Smith's Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall (9.1 km), Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer (9.2 km), Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm (9.2 km).

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