Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe Cottages

Bowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe Cottages

England
List entry 1017891
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe Cottages is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Hampshire. The monument takes the form of a simple bowl-shaped earthwork, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, which would have contained an inhumation or cremation burial, possibly accompanied by grave goods. Its survival to the present day, despite extensive subsequent land use and agricultural activity across Hampshire, contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in southern England. The barrow is recorded in the Hampshire Historic Environment Record and has been designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological importance.

Bowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017891. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe Cottages?

Bowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe Cottages is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017891.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe Cottages?

Bowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe 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 1017891.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Teglease Down, 600m north east of Little West End Farm (0.4 km), Bell barrow on Teglease Down (0.6 km), Long barrow on Salt Hill (1.4 km).

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