Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow and a bowl barrow 640m south west of Veiny Cheese Pond

Disc barrow and a bowl barrow 640m south west of Veiny Cheese Pond

England
List entry 1020444
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Disc barrow and bowl barrow 640 metres south west of Veiny Cheese Pond is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises two distinct barrow forms: a disc barrow, characterised by a central burial mound surrounded by a ditch with outer bank, and a bowl barrow, a more substantial mounded earthwork. These monuments represent significant examples of prehistoric burial practice and landscape usage in the region, dating to the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance and protected status.

Disc barrow and a bowl barrow 640m south west of Veiny Cheese Pond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020444. View the official record →

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What is Disc barrow and a bowl barrow 640m south west of Veiny Cheese Pond?

The Disc barrow and bowl barrow 640 metres south west of Veiny Cheese Pond is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020444.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow and a bowl barrow 640m south west of Veiny Cheese Pond?

Disc barrow and a bowl barrow 640m south west of Veiny Cheese Pond 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 1020444.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow and a bowl barrow 640m south west of Veiny Cheese Pond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of round barrows NW of Badbury Rings (8.1 km), Section of Roman road near Badbury Rings (8.3 km), Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings (8.3 km).

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