Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on The Cliff 775m NNW of Smith's Cottages

Bowl barrow on The Cliff 775m NNW of Smith's Cottages

England
List entry 1015185
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on The Cliff 775m NNW of Smith's Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, a burial type commonly constructed during the Bronze Age across southern England. This monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1015185, indicating its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of national importance. Such barrows typically served as burial places for individuals of status within Bronze Age communities and contribute to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Bowl barrow on The Cliff 775m NNW of Smith's Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015185. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow on The Cliff 775m NNW of Smith's Cottages?

Bowl barrow on The Cliff 775m 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 1015185.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on The Cliff 775m NNW of Smith's Cottages?

Bowl barrow on The Cliff 775m 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 1015185.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on The Cliff 775m NNW of Smith's Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall (9.2 km), Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm (9.3 km), Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm (9.3 km).

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