Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 400m south-west of Oak Tree Farm: part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows 400m south-west of Oak Tree Farm: part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1007806
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 400m south-west of Oak Tree Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery in Dorset. The site consists of two distinct bowl-shaped mounds, characteristic funerary structures of the second and first millennia BC. As components of the larger Coombe Beacon cemetery, these barrows represent evidence of sustained ritual activity and burial practice across the Bronze Age period. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under English heritage legislation.

Two bowl barrows 400m south-west of Oak Tree Farm: part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007806. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 400m south-west of Oak Tree Farm: part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 400m south-west of Oak Tree Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007806.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 400m south-west of Oak Tree Farm: part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 400m south-west of Oak Tree Farm: part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery 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 1007806.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 400m south-west of Oak Tree Farm: part of the Coombe Beacon barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (3.1 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (3.3 km), Flower's Barrow: a small multivallate hillfort and associated outwork on Rings Hill (3.9 km).

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