Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows

Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows

England
List entry 1008162
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England
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History & significance

Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England, forming part of a barrow cemetery comprising three mounds. These earthworks represent the characteristic burial practice of the Bronze Age, typically dating to the second millennium before the present. The barrows are simple in form, consisting of earth mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains, and their survival as a group demonstrates the importance of this landscape as a zone of ceremonial and funerary activity during the Bronze Age period. Such barrow groups are significant archaeological features that illuminate patterns of settlement, social organisation and mortuary practice in prehistoric Dorset.

Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008162. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows?

Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England, forming part of a barrow cemetery comprising three mounds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008162.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows?

Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows 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 1008162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m south east of Hill Barn: one of a group of three barrows (0 km), Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn (0.4 km), Bowl barrow 650m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (0.7 km).

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