Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 650m south west of Bere Down Farm

Three bowl barrows 650m south west of Bere Down Farm

England
List entry 1018193
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 650m south west of Bere Down Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises three distinct burial mounds of the bowl barrow type, characteristic earthworks of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of prehistoric burial monument in southern England, typically constructed as simple mounds of earth and stone raised over cremated or inhumed remains. The monument's survival in the landscape demonstrates the enduring archaeological value of Dorset's Bronze Age funerary record.

Three bowl barrows 650m south west of Bere Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018193. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 650m south west of Bere Down Farm?

Three bowl barrows 650m south west of Bere Down Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018193.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 650m south west of Bere Down Farm?

Three bowl barrows 650m south west of Bere Down Farm 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 1018193.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 650m south west of Bere Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage (9.3 km), Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill, 650m north east of Whitcombe Vale Farm (9.6 km), Bowl barrow on Whitcombe Hill, 580m north east of Whitcombe Vale Farm (9.6 km).

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