Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green Farm

Three bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green Farm

England
List entry 1019408
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises three burial mounds of the characteristic bowl barrow form, which are among the most common prehistoric burial structures in southern England, typically dating from the third to second millennium BC. These earthworks represent evidence of Early Bronze Age mortuary practice and ceremonial activity on the Dorset uplands. The barrows contribute to the significant concentration of prehistoric burial monuments recorded along Waterston Ridge and in the surrounding landscape.

Three bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019408. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green Farm?

Three bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019408.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green Farm?

Three bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green 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 1019408.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows at the western end of Waterston Ridge, 360m north west of Fidler's Green Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrows in Came Wood (9.1 km), Culliford Tree long barrow and group of round barrows (9.2 km), Six round barrows on Bincombe Down (9.2 km).

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