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A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery east of Eaglehead Copse is a funerary monument of the Bronze Age period, demonstrating the communal burial practices characteristic of the second and first millennia BC. The barrows are situated within a broader landscape context that includes associated field systems, indicating sustained occupation and land use across the Bronze Age settlement. These earthworks represent the material expression of Bronze Age society's ritual and commemorative practices, with each barrow likely marking the burial of individuals or family groups of social significance. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Heritage List for England with reference 1012762, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Bronze Age Hampshire.
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 →
A group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery east of Eaglehead Copse is a funerary monument of the Bronze Age period, demonstrating the communal burial practices characteristic of the second and first millennia BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012762.
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.
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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