Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m NNE of Turnworth House

Two bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m NNE of Turnworth House

England
List entry 1014728
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m north-north-east of Turnworth House is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Dorset. These earthworks are characteristic examples of bowl barrow construction, a funerary form prevalent in southern England during the Bronze Age, typically dating to the period between approximately 2000 and 1500 BCE. The barrows survive as distinctive rounded mounds and represent evidence of ceremonial practices and settlement patterns during the prehistoric period. Their survival in the landscape contributes to understanding the distribution and density of burial monuments across the Dorset heathlands.

Two bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m NNE of Turnworth House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014728. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m NNE of Turnworth House?

Two bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m north-north-east of Turnworth House is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014728.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m NNE of Turnworth House?

Two bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m NNE of Turnworth 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 1014728.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m NNE of Turnworth House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 25m south of Whitechurch Hill Barn (9.1 km), Milling House, West Farm (9.4 km), Two bowl barrows 320m south east of East Down House (9.5 km).

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