Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 150m north east of Thorn Down: one of the group known as Seven Barrows

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Thorn Down: one of the group known as Seven Barrows

England
List entry 1008033
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Thorn Down is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery group in Hampshire. The barrow exhibits the characteristic dome-shaped earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. As one of a clustered group of such monuments, it represents a significant Bronze Age burial landscape and demonstrates the ritual importance of the location across multiple generations. The site remains a scheduled ancient monument and contributes to understanding settlement and mortuary practices in the Bronze Age landscape of Hampshire.

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Thorn Down: one of the group known as Seven Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 150m north east of Thorn Down: one of the group known as Seven Barrows?

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Thorn Down is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery group in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008033.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 150m north east of Thorn Down: one of the group known as Seven Barrows?

Bowl barrow 150m north east of Thorn Down: one of the group known as Seven Barrows 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 1008033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 150m north east of Thorn Down: one of the group known as Seven Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks in Danegrove Copse (2.2 km), Round barrow 150yds (140m) E of The Hassock (2.4 km), Length of Roman road in Bradley Wood (3.3 km).

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