Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1012532
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire, England. The barrow is part of a larger cemetery complex on Bratley Plain, which represents a significant concentration of round barrows typical of Bronze Age burial practices in southern England. Bowl barrows of this type, characterised by their simple hemispherical mound form without a surrounding ditch, were constructed during the Bronze Age as burial monuments for individuals of community status. The Bratley Plain cemetery exemplifies the ritual and funerary landscape of Bronze Age Hampshire, contributing to our understanding of settlement patterns and social organisation during this period.

Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012532. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012532.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery 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 1012532.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 340m north-west of Wilverley Post (6.7 km), Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom (6.7 km), Bowl barrow 230m WNW of Wilverley Post (6.9 km).

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