Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 560m and 650m north west of Newlands Farm

Two bowl barrows 560m and 650m north west of Newlands Farm

England
List entry 1016432
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 560m and 650m north west of Newlands Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises two separate round barrows of the characteristic bowl type, positioned at measured distances north-west of Newlands Farm. Bowl barrows of this period typically served as burial mounds for individuals of status, constructed from earth and stone materials. The monument's survival into the modern period demonstrates the enduring landscape impact of prehistoric burial practices in the Dorset countryside.

Two bowl barrows 560m and 650m north west of Newlands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016432. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows 560m and 650m north west of Newlands Farm?

Two bowl barrows 560m and 650m north west of Newlands 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 1016432.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 560m and 650m north west of Newlands Farm?

Two bowl barrows 560m and 650m north west of Newlands 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 1016432.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 560m and 650m north west of Newlands Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm (0.6 km), Bowl barrow north of Red Hole, 630m SSE of Newlands Farm (1.1 km), The Warren field system (1.3 km).

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