Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at Ashley Cross

Bowl barrow at Ashley Cross

England
List entry 1018068
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at Ashley Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire, England. The monument survives as a earthwork of characteristic bowl barrow form, comprising a circular mound of earth and stone raised over an inhumed burial or burials, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as prominent territorial markers in the prehistoric landscape and often contained grave goods reflecting the status of the interred individual. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1018068.

Bowl barrow at Ashley Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at Ashley Cross?

Bowl barrow at Ashley Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018068.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at Ashley Cross?

Bowl barrow at Ashley Cross 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 1018068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at Ashley Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort at Castle Piece (5.4 km), Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (5.5 km), Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (5.5 km).

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