Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay Down

A bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay Down

England
List entry 1008310
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Overview

History & significance

A bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor is part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery located on Pay Down in Hampshire. The bowl barrow, the simpler of the two monuments, comprises a circular earthwork mound typical of Neolithic and early Bronze Age funerary practice. The bell barrow, distinguished by its characteristic platform or berm surrounding the central mound, represents a more developed form of Bronze Age burial monument, likely dating to the middle Bronze Age period. Together, these barrows form part of a larger ceremonial and burial landscape that demonstrates the importance of this downland location during prehistoric times.

A bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008310. View the official record →

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What is A bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay Down?

A bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor is part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery located on Pay Down in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008310.

Who is responsible for protecting A bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay Down?

A bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay Down 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 1008310.

What other scheduled monuments are near A bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Mottistone Common: 300m west of Longstone Cottage (1.1 km), The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage (1.3 km), Castle Hill earthwork (1.6 km).

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