Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow and part of a later enclosure 490m north east of sea mark, the barrow forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down

Bowl barrow and part of a later enclosure 490m north east of sea mark, the barrow forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down

England
List entry 1012754
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow and part of a later enclosure 490m north east of sea mark is a Bronze Age round barrow located on Ashey Down in Hampshire, forming part of a significant prehistoric cemetery of similar monuments. The barrow itself comprises a circular earthwork typical of the bowl barrow type, characterised by a raised central mound surrounded by a ditch. The site is notable as one element within a substantial grouping of Bronze Age funerary monuments, reflecting the ritual and burial practices of communities in this region during the second millennium BC. The presence of a later enclosure, represented by fragmentary remains, indicates continued use or reuse of the landscape in subsequent periods.

Bowl barrow and part of a later enclosure 490m north east of sea mark, the barrow forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012754. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow and part of a later enclosure 490m north east of sea mark, the barrow forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down?

Bowl barrow and part of a later enclosure 490m north east of sea mark is a Bronze Age round barrow located on Ashey Down in Hampshire, forming part of a significant prehistoric cemetery of similar monuments. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012754.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow and part of a later enclosure 490m north east of sea mark, the barrow forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down?

Bowl barrow and part of a later enclosure 490m north east of sea mark, the barrow forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Ashey 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 1012754.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow and part of a later enclosure 490m north east of sea mark, the barrow forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monastic grange at Haseley Manor (3.8 km), Sandown Barrack Battery (4.3 km), Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church (4.4 km).

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