Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 660m east-north-east of Little Purley Farm

Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 660m east-north-east of Little Purley Farm

England
List entry 1008812
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, approximately 660 metres east-north-east of Little Purley Farm. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound, characteristic of funerary structures erected during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically functioned as burial places and represent significant investment in commemoration of the deceased within Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1008812, recognising its archaeological importance as a surviving example of prehistoric monumental architecture.

Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 660m east-north-east of Little Purley Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008812. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 660m east-north-east of Little Purley Farm?

Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, approximately 660 metres east-north-east of Little Purley Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008812.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 660m east-north-east of Little Purley Farm?

Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 660m east-north-east of Little Purley 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 1008812.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 660m east-north-east of Little Purley Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 630m north-east of Little Purley Farm (0 km), Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 640m east-north-east of Little Purley Farm (0.1 km), Bell barrow at Shirley Holms, 710m east-north-east of Little Purley Farm (0.1 km).

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