Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 400m north-east of the sewage works: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common

Bowl barrow 400m north-east of the sewage works: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common

England
List entry 1009506
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 400m north-east of the sewage works is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Witley Common in Surrey. The barrow is one of a group of four bowl barrows on the common, representing a notable concentration of burial mounds from the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows are among the most common burial monuments of this era, typically consisting of an earthen mound raised over a central grave or cremation deposit. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age ritual practice and settlement patterns in the Surrey Weald.

Bowl barrow 400m north-east of the sewage works: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009506. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 400m north-east of the sewage works: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common?

Bowl barrow 400m north-east of the sewage works is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Witley Common in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009506.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 400m north-east of the sewage works: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common?

Bowl barrow 400m north-east of the sewage works: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common 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 1009506.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 400m north-east of the sewage works: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m east of Penmead Copse: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common (0.1 km), Bowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common (0.1 km), Bowl barrow on Witley Common 250m north of Stable Lake: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common (0.2 km).

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