Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 1250m east of Notton Hill Barn

Two bowl barrows 1250m east of Notton Hill Barn

England
List entry 1004544
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 1250m east of Notton Hill Barn is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises two distinct burial mounds of the bowl barrow type, which were constructed as earthen tumuli to cover cremated or inhumed human remains. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of prehistoric burial monument in southern England, typically dating from approximately 3000 to 1500 BCE. The monument's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Dorset landscape.

Two bowl barrows 1250m east of Notton Hill Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004544. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 1250m east of Notton Hill Barn?

Two bowl barrows 1250m east of Notton Hill Barn 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 1004544.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 1250m east of Notton Hill Barn?

Two bowl barrows 1250m east of Notton Hill Barn 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 1004544.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 1250m east of Notton Hill Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow E of The Buildings (8.9 km), Group of five round barrows on White Hill (9.4 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (9.7 km).

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