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, England. The site comprises a simple bowl-shaped mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice, representing the widespread tradition of round barrow construction across southern England during the second millennium BCE. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and forms part of the significant archaeological landscape of the New Forest region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice in this area. Such monuments typically contained inhumed or cremated remains and occasionally grave goods, though the specific contents and condition of this particular barrow would require archaeological investigation to establish.

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, England. 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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