Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill, 650m north east of Whitcombe Vale Farm

Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill, 650m north east of Whitcombe Vale Farm

England
List entry 1015338
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Dorset, approximately 650 metres north-east of Whitcombe Vale Farm. The monument comprises a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, the most common form of round barrow constructed during the Bronze Age. Such barrows served as burial monuments for individuals of status within prehistoric communities, and their distribution across the landscape provides evidence of settlement patterns and social organisation during this period. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1015338, reflecting its archaeological significance as a surviving example of Bronze Age funerary practice in Dorset.

Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill, 650m north east of Whitcombe Vale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015338. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill, 650m north east of Whitcombe Vale Farm?

Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Dorset, approximately 650 metres north-east of Whitcombe Vale Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015338.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill, 650m north east of Whitcombe Vale Farm?

Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill, 650m north east of Whitcombe Vale Farm 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 1015338.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill, 650m north east of Whitcombe Vale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm (6.4 km), Bowl barrow 650m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (6.6 km), The Warren field system (7 km).

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