Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm

Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm

England
List entry 1016072
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises two round barrows, a common burial form of the Bronze Age period, constructed as earthen mounds which would have served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains of the deceased. Such barrows are characteristic of the Bronze Age funerary landscape across southern Britain and represent significant evidence of settlement patterns and burial practices during this prehistoric period. The monument's survival and designation reflect its archaeological importance as a record of Bronze Age mortuary customs and territorial organisation in the Dorset landscape.

Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016072. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm?

Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016072.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm?

Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down 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 1016072.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 350m north of Bere Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 380m north west of Hyford Cottage (9.9 km), Bowl barrow 300m south east of Hyford Cottage (10 km), Bowl barrow 60m north east of Hethfelton Farm (10.1 km).

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