Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm

Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm

England
List entry 1013107
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. The barrow survives as a earthen mound of characteristic bowl shape, representing a common burial form of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically date from around 2000 to 700 BCE and served as prominent markers in the landscape whilst containing cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of status within their communities. The site's survival to the present day provides evidence of prehistoric burial practices and the ritual significance of these conspicuous earthworks in early Bronze Age Hampshire.

Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm?

Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013107.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm?

Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse 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 1013107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 540m north of Otterwood Farm (1.3 km), Three bowl barrows 560m north of Otterwood Farm (1.4 km), Row Down round barrow cemetery (1.7 km).

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