Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower

Three bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower

England
List entry 1018872
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Dorset, England. Bowl barrows of this period typically served as burial structures, with earth mounded over inhumation or cremation deposits, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The three examples at this location represent a characteristic grouping of such monuments, which frequently occur in clusters across the Dorset landscape, suggesting sustained ritual activity and continued use of burial grounds across generations during the Bronze Age. The site's survival and official designation reflects its importance as evidence of prehistoric funerary practice and territorial organization in this region.

Three bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018872. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower?

Three bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018872.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower?

Three bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower 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 1018872.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow cemetery on Hardown Hill 600m west of Butt Farm (0.3 km), St Gabriel's Church (1.9 km), A group of four bowl barrows on Golden Cap 515m south east and 630m south east of St Gabriel's House (2 km).

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