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 pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Dorset. These earthwork barrows represent the characteristic funerary architecture of the second millennium BC, when such burial mounds were constructed across southern England as monuments for prominent individuals or family groups. The barrows survive as rounded earthen mounds, typical of bowl barrow form, and their preservation in the landscape attests to their archaeological significance. As scheduled ancient monuments, they contribute to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

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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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 pair of Bronze Age burial monuments 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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