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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. Bowl barrows are among the most common form of burial mound found across southern Britain, typically consisting of a central burial pit or chamber surmounted by an earthen mound with a surrounding ditch. These examples form part of the broader landscape of prehistoric burial practice in the county and contribute to understanding settlement and ceremonial patterns of ancient communities in the region. The barrows survive as earthwork features and remain a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage protection.

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 Neolithic or 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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