Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA bowl barrow on the southern spur of Beacon Hill

A bowl barrow on the southern spur of Beacon Hill

England
List entry 1012034
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A bowl barrow on the southern spur of Beacon Hill is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork with a raised central mound, characteristic of bowl barrow construction, and represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice in the region. Such monuments typically date from the period between approximately 3000 and 1500 BCE and would have served as a focal point for ritual and communal observance. The site's location on Beacon Hill reflects the deliberate placement of many Bronze Age barrows on elevated positions, which offered visibility across the landscape and may have held significant territorial or ceremonial meaning for prehistoric communities.

A bowl barrow on the southern spur of Beacon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012034. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is A bowl barrow on the southern spur of Beacon Hill?

A bowl barrow on the southern spur of Beacon Hill is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012034.

Who is responsible for protecting A bowl barrow on the southern spur of Beacon Hill?

A bowl barrow on the southern spur of Beacon Hill 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 1012034.

What other scheduled monuments are near A bowl barrow on the southern spur of Beacon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 150yds (140m) E of The Hassock (4.2 km), Length of Roman road in Bradley Wood (5 km), Long barrow and adjacent bowl barrow 500m south-west of Twinley Manor (5.5 km).

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