Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm

Bowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm

England
List entry 1017573
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Hampshire. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a common funerary tradition of that period, when prominent individuals were interred beneath earthen mounds. The monument survives as a bowl-shaped earthwork, the characteristic form from which such barrows derive their name, though its condition and dimensions are subject to the usual processes of erosion and agricultural activity that affect such upland sites. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the Hampshire region.

Bowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017573. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm?

Bowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017573.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm?

Bowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm 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 1017573.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Row Down round barrow cemetery (2 km), St Leonards Chapel (remains of) (4.4 km), Bowl barrow 300m west of Hatchett Gate (4.4 km).

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