Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill

Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill

England
List entry 1012910
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. The barrow is a characteristic example of the simple hemispherical mound form that was widely constructed during the Bronze Age for the interment of cremated or inhumed burials, often accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival to the present day, despite the considerable agricultural disturbance of the landscape in which it stands, demonstrates the durability of these earthwork constructions. Its positioning at Cross Ways reflects the typical siting of such barrows along ridgeways and prominent topographic features, which served both practical and symbolic functions in the Bronze Age landscape.

Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012910. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill?

Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012910.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill?

Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney 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 1012910.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 75m north of All Saints Church, Thorney Hill (0.4 km), Staple Cross (6.8 km), St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows (7 km).

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