Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork in Bowley's Plantation

Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation

England
List entry 1002772
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises an earthwork of Iron Age date, reflecting the defensive or territorial functions characteristic of settlements and enclosures from this period. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork feature within a plantation setting, preserving evidence of Iron Age land use and community organisation in the Dorset landscape. Such earthworks form an important archaeological resource for understanding the settlement patterns and social structures of Iron Age communities in southern Britain.

Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002772. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation?

Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002772.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation?

Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation 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 1002772.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork in Bowley's Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows (6.8 km), Bowl barrow 200m south east of Hill Barn: one of a group of three barrows (6.9 km), Bowl barrow 650m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (6.9 km).

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