Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell

Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell

England
List entry 1012637
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound, typical of burial structures erected during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2000 to 700 BC. Such monuments served as burial chambers for individuals of status within prehistoric communities and often contained cremated or inhumed remains accompanied by grave goods. This particular example contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the Hampshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012637. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell?

Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012637.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell?

Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell 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 1012637.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows (6.2 km), Oval earthwork on St Catherine's Hill (6.5 km), Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages (6.7 km).

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