Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAshey Down Sea Mark

Ashey Down Sea Mark

England
List entry 1005193
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ashey Down Sea Mark is a Bronze Age barrow located on the Isle of Wight in Hampshire. The monument consists of a burial mound of characteristic Bronze Age construction, forming part of the wider distribution of such funerary monuments across the island. As a sea mark, the barrow would have served a dual purpose, functioning both as a burial monument and as a navigation aid for maritime traffic, a role that extended its utility well beyond its original funerary function. The site remains an important archaeological witness to Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region.

Ashey Down Sea Mark is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005193. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ashey Down Sea Mark?

Ashey Down Sea Mark is a Bronze Age barrow located on the Isle of Wight in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005193.

Who is responsible for protecting Ashey Down Sea Mark?

Ashey Down Sea Mark 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 1005193.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ashey Down Sea Mark?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monastic grange at Haseley Manor (3.3 km), Sandown Barrack Battery (4.3 km), Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church (4.7 km).

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