Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow west of Studland Bay House

Bowl barrow west of Studland Bay House

England
List entry 1014297
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow west of Studland Bay House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow survives as a burial mound characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks were constructed as communal or individual burial markers across the British landscape. The monument's preservation on the Dorset heathland contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in this region. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site remains an important archaeological resource for studying prehistoric burial customs and the evolving landscape of Purbeck.

Bowl barrow west of Studland Bay House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow west of Studland Bay House?

Bowl barrow west of Studland Bay House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014297.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow west of Studland Bay House?

Bowl barrow west of Studland Bay House 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 1014297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow west of Studland Bay House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of three round barrows on Ballard Down (1.8 km), Bowl barrow at the eastern end of Ballard Down (1.9 km), The Ulwell Barrow 400m N of Sheperds Farm (2 km).

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