Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument

Two bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument

England
List entry 1016729
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two round burial mounds located on elevated terrain in Dorset. The barrows are characteristic examples of the bowl barrow type, which represents one of the most common forms of Bronze Age burial architecture in southern England, typically constructed as simple earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains. Their proximity to the Hardy Monument, itself a notable Bronze Age long barrow, indicates the concentration of ritual and funerary activity in this landscape during the Bronze Age period. These monuments survive as part of the important archaeological complex on Black Down, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Two bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016729. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument?

Two bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two round burial mounds located on elevated terrain in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016729.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument?

Two bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument 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 1016729.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on Black Down immediately east of the Hardy Monument?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (3.9 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (4.3 km), St Peter's Abbey (4.4 km).

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