Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at the east end of Magdalen Hill Down

Bowl barrow at the east end of Magdalen Hill Down

England
List entry 1015984
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at the east end of Magdalen Hill Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound, characteristic of the bowl barrow type that was prevalent during the Bronze Age across southern Britain. As a well-preserved example of this monument class, it represents the burial practices and landscape use of prehistoric communities in the region. The site contributes to the cluster of Bronze Age barrows found on the downs of central Hampshire, reflecting the significance of the area as a focus for burial activity during the second and early first millennia BC.

Bowl barrow at the east end of Magdalen Hill Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015984. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at the east end of Magdalen Hill Down?

Bowl barrow at the east end of Magdalen Hill Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015984.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at the east end of Magdalen Hill Down?

Bowl barrow at the east end of Magdalen Hill 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 1015984.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at the east end of Magdalen Hill Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House (5 km), Twyford Roman villa (5.7 km), Park pale at Marwell, south-east of Cowleaze Copse (7.8 km).

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