Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe End Barrow, a bowl barrow 320m south west of White House

The End Barrow, a bowl barrow 320m south west of White House

England
List entry 1017462
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The End Barrow is a bowl barrow located 320 metres south-west of White House in Dorset, England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a characteristic example of funerary architecture from this period. Bowl barrows were among the most common burial monuments of the Bronze Age in southern England, typically consisting of a simple earthen mound raised over one or more cremation or inhumation burials. The End Barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in Dorset.

The End Barrow, a bowl barrow 320m south west of White House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017462. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The End Barrow, a bowl barrow 320m south west of White House?

The End Barrow is a bowl barrow located 320 metres south-west of White House in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017462.

Who is responsible for protecting The End Barrow, a bowl barrow 320m south west of White House?

The End Barrow, a bowl barrow 320m south west of White House 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 1017462.

What other scheduled monuments are near The End Barrow, a bowl barrow 320m south west of White House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement east of Holy Rood Church (9 km), Round barrow cemetery on Lulworth Heath known as `Five Barrows': 400m north-east of The Cat (9.6 km), Twin barrow on Westholme Heath, 850m west of Hurst Mill (9.6 km).

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