Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at Black Hill

Bowl barrow at Black Hill

England
List entry 1009027
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at Black Hill is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of burial monument erected during the later Neolithic period and Early Bronze Age across southern Britain. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates the enduring archaeological value of such monuments for understanding prehistoric burial practices and landscape use. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the important record of early ceremonial and funerary sites within Hampshire's archaeological heritage.

Bowl barrow at Black Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009027. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at Black Hill?

Bowl barrow at Black Hill is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009027.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at Black Hill?

Bowl barrow at Black Hill 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 1009027.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at Black Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Church Moor, 700m north of Long Pond (2 km), Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom (2.5 km), Bowl barrow 980m north-west of Wilverley Post (3.2 km).

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