Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge

Two bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge

England
List entry 1016934
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises two distinct bowl barrows, circular earthworks characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in southern England, situated on elevated ground in the landscape. These monuments represent the funerary customs of Bronze Age communities and contribute to the archaeological record of barrow distribution across Dorset's upland areas. The barrows form part of the wider Bronze Age heritage of the region and remain important evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement and ritual practices.

Two bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016934. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge?

Two bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016934.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge?

Two bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge 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 1016934.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Harp Stone (9 km), Bowl barrow 1120m WNW of Peaked Close House: part of a dispersed round barrow cemetery on Corfe Common (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 200m south east of East Orchard (9.2 km).

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