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 Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 750 metres east of Rawlsbury Camp in Dorset. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such burial mounds were constructed across southern England to commemorate and contain the remains of prominent individuals. Its proximity to the Iron Age hillfort of Rawlsbury Camp suggests the landscape held continued significance across successive periods of prehistory. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a monument of archaeological importance, preserving evidence of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in Dorset.

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 Bronze Age burial mound located 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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