Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 500m north of Williford Cottages

Bowl barrow 500m north of Williford Cottages

England
List entry 1012944
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m north of Williford Cottages is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, which are among the most common burial structures of the Bronze Age period in southern England, typically dating from around 2000 to 1500 BC. Such barrows were constructed to contain cremated or inhumed remains and often served as focal points for ritual activity within their surrounding landscapes. The monument's survival to the present day makes it an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Hampshire region.

Bowl barrow 500m north of Williford Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012944. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 500m north of Williford Cottages?

Bowl barrow 500m north of Williford Cottages is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012944.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 500m north of Williford Cottages?

Bowl barrow 500m north of Williford Cottages 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 1012944.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 500m north of Williford Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 640m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemetery (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 650m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemetery (8.3 km), Fancy barrow 500m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of the Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemetery (8.3 km).

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