Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn

Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn

England
List entry 1008127
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site consists of two round barrows, a common burial form of the Bronze Age period, which would have contained inhumations or cremations beneath earthen mounds. Such barrows are characteristic of the ceremonial and mortuary practices of Bronze Age communities in southern England, typically dating from around 2000 to 1500 BC. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork and contributes to the wider landscape of prehistoric burial sites in the region.

Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn?

Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008127.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn?

Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn 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 1008127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows (0.4 km), Bowl barrow 200m south east of Hill Barn: one of a group of three barrows (0.4 km), Bowl barrow 650m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (0.5 km).

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