Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Worgret Heath, 320m north west of High Tor

Bowl barrow on Worgret Heath, 320m north west of High Tor

England
List entry 1018190
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Worgret Heath is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on the Dorset heathland approximately 320 metres north west of High Tor. The monument takes the form of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. The barrow survives as an upstanding feature within the landscape, representing an important element of the Bronze Age ceremonial and mortuary practices evident across the Dorset heaths. As a designated heritage monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in this region.

Bowl barrow on Worgret Heath, 320m north west of High Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018190. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Worgret Heath, 320m north west of High Tor?

Bowl barrow on Worgret Heath is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on the Dorset heathland approximately 320 metres north west of High Tor. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018190.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Worgret Heath, 320m north west of High Tor?

Bowl barrow on Worgret Heath, 320m north west of High Tor 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 1018190.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Worgret Heath, 320m north west of High Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Harp Stone (7.2 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (7.4 km), Two barrows in Halcombe Vale, 700m south west of Monastery Farm (7.9 km).

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