Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 400m south west of Woolbury hillfort: one of a dispersed group of barrows on Stockbridge Down

Bowl barrow 400m south west of Woolbury hillfort: one of a dispersed group of barrows on Stockbridge Down

England
List entry 1013981
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 400m south west of Woolbury hillfort is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Stockbridge Down in Hampshire. The barrow is part of a dispersed cemetery group occupying the downland landscape, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in the region. As a bowl barrow, it represents the simplest form of round barrow, comprising a low earthen mound raised over a central grave. The monument contributes to understanding the pattern of settlement and ritual activity associated with the nearby Woolbury hillfort during the prehistoric period.

Bowl barrow 400m south west of Woolbury hillfort: one of a dispersed group of barrows on Stockbridge Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013981. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 400m south west of Woolbury hillfort: one of a dispersed group of barrows on Stockbridge Down?

Bowl barrow 400m south west of Woolbury hillfort is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Stockbridge Down in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013981.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 400m south west of Woolbury hillfort: one of a dispersed group of barrows on Stockbridge Down?

Bowl barrow 400m south west of Woolbury hillfort: one of a dispersed group of barrows on Stockbridge Down 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 1013981.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 400m south west of Woolbury hillfort: one of a dispersed group of barrows on Stockbridge Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ashley Wood camp (5.2 km), Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1010m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (6 km), Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (6.1 km).

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