Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Wood Hill 310m north east of Cowden

Bowl barrow on Wood Hill 310m north east of Cowden

England
List entry 1019395
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Wood Hill 310m north east of Cowden is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of the Bronze Age funerary tradition in southern England, typically constructed between approximately 2200 and 700 BCE. Such monuments served as burial places for individuals of social significance and often contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Dorset.

Bowl barrow on Wood Hill 310m north east of Cowden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019395. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Wood Hill 310m north east of Cowden?

Bowl barrow on Wood Hill 310m north east of Cowden is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019395.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Wood Hill 310m north east of Cowden?

Bowl barrow on Wood Hill 310m north east of Cowden 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 1019395.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Wood Hill 310m north east of Cowden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, S of Came Wood (8.8 km), Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (8.9 km), Culliford Tree long barrow and group of round barrows (8.9 km).

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