Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1013251
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood is a Bronze Age cemetery monument comprising three round barrows situated within the larger Pitcombe Down barrow cemetery in Dorset. The three barrows, which exhibit the characteristic bowl-shaped form typical of Bronze Age burial mounds, date to the second millennium BC and represent funerary practices of the period. As part of the Pitcombe Down cemetery, this group of barrows contributes to the archaeological significance of an extensive landscape of Bronze Age ritual and burial sites. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1013251.

Three bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood is a Bronze Age cemetery monument comprising three round barrows situated within the larger Pitcombe Down barrow cemetery in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013251.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery 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 1013251.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Wears Hill (4.6 km), Round barrow E of The Buildings (4.8 km), St Peter's Abbey (5 km).

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