Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 360m south east of East Down House

Two bowl barrows 360m south east of East Down House

England
List entry 1015384
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 360m south east of East Down House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. Bowl barrows are among the most common forms of prehistoric burial mound in southern England, typically constructed during the Early to Middle Bronze Age, roughly between 2000 and 1500 BCE. These earthen mounds would have contained cremated or inhumed burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their communities. The survival of two barrows at this location represents a notable cluster of Bronze Age burial activity in the Dorset landscape.

Two bowl barrows 360m south east of East Down House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015384. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 360m south east of East Down House?

Two bowl barrows 360m south east of East Down House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015384.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 360m south east of East Down House?

Two bowl barrows 360m south east of East Down House 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 1015384.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 360m south east of East Down House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 610m east of Bere Heath Farm (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 570m south east of Heatherdown (9.2 km), Bowl barrow on Morden Heath, 282m north-east of Decoy House (9.4 km).

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