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 680m NNW of Smith's Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound, characteristic of bowl barrows which are among the most common burial monuments of the Bronze Age in southern England. Such monuments typically date from the second millennium BC and functioned as burial places, often containing cremated or inhumed remains along with grave goods. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices in the Dorset landscape.

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

Bowl barrow on The Cliff 680m NNW of Smith's Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. 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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