Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 515m south east of East Field Farm, the easternmost known as Bolton's Barrow

Three bowl barrows 515m south east of East Field Farm, the easternmost known as Bolton's Barrow

England
List entry 1015381
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 515m south east of East Field Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Dorset, England. The easternmost barrow in the group is known as Bolton's Barrow. These earthwork mounds represent characteristic examples of Early to Middle Bronze Age burial practices, when such round barrows were constructed as prominent monuments to mark the graves of significant individuals or family groups. The barrows survive as earthwork features, though their exact dimensions and original construction details reflect the typical Bronze Age funerary tradition of the Wessex region.

Three bowl barrows 515m south east of East Field Farm, the easternmost known as Bolton's Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015381. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 515m south east of East Field Farm, the easternmost known as Bolton's Barrow?

Three bowl barrows 515m south east of East Field Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015381.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 515m south east of East Field Farm, the easternmost known as Bolton's Barrow?

Three bowl barrows 515m south east of East Field Farm, the easternmost known as Bolton's Barrow 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 1015381.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 515m south east of East Field Farm, the easternmost known as Bolton's Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm (9 km), Two bowl barrows on South Heath, 290m and 370m east of Binnegar Hall (9.6 km), Bindon Abbey (site) (9.6 km).

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