Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House

Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House

England
List entry 1018031
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House is a prehistoric funerary monument consisting of two earthwork mounds located in Dorset. The barrows date to the Bronze Age and represent the burial practices of prehistoric communities in the region. These bowl barrows are characterized by their simple hemispherical form, typical of early Bronze Age funerary monuments across southern England. The site reflects the importance of ceremonial burial practices and the use of prominent landscape features for commemorating the deceased during the Bronze Age period.

Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018031. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House?

Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House is a prehistoric funerary monument consisting of two earthwork mounds located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018031.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House?

Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House 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 1018031.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Dunyeat's Hill 650m south west of Arrowsmith House (0.5 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra (0.7 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra (0.9 km).

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