Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common

Bowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common

England
List entry 1009502
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Witley Common in Surrey. It forms part of a distinct group of four bowl barrows situated on the common, representing concentrated ritual and burial activity during the Bronze Age period. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of its type, constructed over cremated or inhumed remains as a monument to the deceased. This site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1009502 and contributes to the archaeological significance of Witley Common as a landscape rich in prehistoric funerary practice.

Bowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009502. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common?

Bowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake 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 1009502.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common?

Bowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake: 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 1009502.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 430m north of Thursley Lake: 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 400m north-east of the sewage works: 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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