Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarley Pound earthworks

Barley Pound earthworks

England
List entry 1001919
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barley Pound is a prehistoric earthwork located in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular enclosure formed by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age settlement or defensive structures in southern Britain. The site represents an important example of Iron Age land use and territorial organisation in the Hampshire landscape. Its precise function, whether serving primarily defensive, administrative, or ceremonial purposes, remains a matter of archaeological interpretation, though such enclosed sites were typical of the later prehistoric period in this region.

Barley Pound earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001919. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barley Pound earthworks?

Barley Pound is a prehistoric earthwork located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001919.

Who is responsible for protecting Barley Pound earthworks?

Barley Pound earthworks 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 1001919.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barley Pound earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork at Penley (2.2 km), Bowl barrow 100m east of Forest Cottage (6.3 km), Bowl barrow 180m south east of Forest Cottage (6.4 km).

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