Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down

Bowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down

England
List entry 1010005
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down in Hampshire. The barrow is of the simple bowl form typical of Bronze Age burial practice, comprising an earthen mound without the more elaborate structural features of other barrow types. As one of several monuments within this cemetery group, it contributes to evidence of sustained ritual and burial activity in this landscape during the Bronze Age period. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance for understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in Hampshire.

Bowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010005. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down?

Bowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010005.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down?

Bowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down 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 1010005.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 540m east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down (0.2 km), Bowl barrow 560m ENE of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down (0.3 km), Medieval settlement remains and moated site at Stenbury Manor (2 km).

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