Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1012559
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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 burial mound located in Hampshire, England. The barrow is typical of the bowl barrow form, characterised by a simple hemispherical or gently rounded mound of earth and stone raised over an inhumed burial, a burial practice prevalent during the Bronze Age. As part of the Bratley Plain cemetery, it represents a significant grouping of funerary monuments from this period, indicating an important focus for ritual deposition and ancestor commemoration during prehistory. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical importance.

Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012559. View the official record →

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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 burial mound located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012559.

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 1012559.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 340m north-west of Wilverley Post (7 km), Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom (7.1 km).

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