Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow and three bowl barrows 250m and 330m south of Whitcombe Barn

Oval barrow and three bowl barrows 250m and 330m south of Whitcombe Barn

England
List entry 1019414
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow and three bowl barrows 250m and 330m south of Whitcombe Barn is a group of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Dorset, England. The site comprises four earthwork barrows of differing morphology, with the oval barrow and three associated bowl barrows representing typical funerary structures of the Bronze Age period. These monuments are characteristic of the widespread barrow construction tradition that flourished across southern Britain during the second millennium BC, serving as communal or family burial grounds. The survival of this monument group contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Dorset landscape.

Oval barrow and three bowl barrows 250m and 330m south of Whitcombe Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019414. View the official record →

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What is Oval barrow and three bowl barrows 250m and 330m south of Whitcombe Barn?

Oval barrow and three bowl barrows 250m and 330m south of Whitcombe Barn is a group of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019414.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow and three bowl barrows 250m and 330m south of Whitcombe Barn?

Oval barrow and three bowl barrows 250m and 330m south of Whitcombe Barn 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 1019414.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow and three bowl barrows 250m and 330m south of Whitcombe Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Roman villa (3.5 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (4.2 km), Sandy Barrow W of East Farm Dairy (4.2 km).

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