Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBul Barrow, 750m east of Rawlsbury Camp

Bul Barrow, 750m east of Rawlsbury Camp

England
List entry 1013787
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bul Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 750 metres east of Rawlsbury Camp in Dorset. The monument is a substantial earthwork of the type characteristic of the Neolithic period, representing the funerary practices and monumental construction capabilities of early agricultural communities in southern Britain. As with many long barrows in Dorset, the site reflects the significant ritual and social investment of Neolithic peoples in burial practices and landscape formation during the fourth and third millennia before the present era. The barrow remains an important archaeological witness to the early development of monumental architecture in the region.

Bul Barrow, 750m east of Rawlsbury Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013787. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bul Barrow, 750m east of Rawlsbury Camp?

Bul Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 750 metres east of Rawlsbury Camp in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013787.

Who is responsible for protecting Bul Barrow, 750m east of Rawlsbury Camp?

Bul Barrow, 750m east of Rawlsbury Camp 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 1013787.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bul Barrow, 750m east of Rawlsbury Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 550m WNW of West End Barn (9.2 km), Two bowl barrows on Lord's Down 580m south east of Crawthorne Farm (9.4 km), Three bowl barrows 380m west of West End Barn (9.5 km).

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