Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill

Three bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill

England
List entry 1007693
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of three round barrows located on heathland in Dorset. Bowl barrows of this type represent a characteristic burial form of the Bronze Age period, typically constructed as earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains. The three examples at Povington Heath survive as distinct earthwork features on the landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region. Such barrow groups often reflect the territorial organization and social hierarchy of Bronze Age communities.

Three bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007693. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill?

Three bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of three round barrows located on heathland in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007693.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill?

Three bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill 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 1007693.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows on Povington Heath, 400m south-west of Hurst Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Water Barrows' 650m WNW of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south east of East Lulworth (2.8 km), Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (2.8 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (3.1 km).

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