Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse

A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse

England
List entry 1012762
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse is a Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary complex located in Hampshire, England. The barrows, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in southern England, represent a significant concentration of sepulchral monuments from the second millennium BC. The associated field system indicates contemporary or near-contemporary land division and agricultural exploitation of the landscape, suggesting a settled community structure during the Bronze Age period. The monument group, designated as NHLE list entry 1012762, contributes substantially to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the Hampshire region.

A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012762. View the official record →

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What is A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse?

A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse is a Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary complex located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012762.

Who is responsible for protecting A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse?

A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse 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 1012762.

What other scheduled monuments are near A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monastic grange at Haseley Manor (3.9 km), Sandown Barrack Battery (3.9 km), Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church (4 km).

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