Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows c.280m north-east of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village

Two bowl barrows c.280m north-east of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village

England
List entry 1008674
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History & significance

Two bowl barrows c.280m north-east of Chaldon Herring is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a larger barrow cemetery in the parish of Chaldon Herring, Dorset. The monument comprises two circular earthen mounds of characteristic bowl barrow form, which represent the funerary practices of prehistoric communities occupying the Dorset downlands. The barrow group of which these monuments form a part demonstrates the significance of this locality as a burial ground over successive periods of prehistory. These earthworks survive as upstanding archaeological features that contribute to understanding settlement and mortuary practice in Bronze Age Wessex.

Two bowl barrows c.280m north-east of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008674. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows c.280m north-east of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village?

Two bowl barrows c.280m north-east of Chaldon Herring is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a larger barrow cemetery in the parish of Chaldon Herring, Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008674.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows c.280m north-east of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village?

Two bowl barrows c.280m north-east of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village 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 1008674.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows c.280m north-east of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wardstone Barrow: a bowl barrow on the Dorset coastal ridge 300m south of Chideock Farm (2.3 km), Bowl barrow 660m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (2.5 km), Bowl barrow 650m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (2.5 km).

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