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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises two circular burial mounds of earthen construction, characteristic of the bowl barrow form that was extensively used throughout southern England during the third and second millennia BC. Such monuments typically contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, serving as territorial and ancestral markers within Bronze Age communities. The barrows represent an important category of prehistoric ritual and burial practice in the Dorset landscape.

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

Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn is a Neolithic or 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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