Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Parnholt Wood

Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood

England
List entry 1012977
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, constructed to cover a burial or cremation deposit. Such monuments are distributed across the English landscape and represent an important class of archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age society and burial customs. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1012977.

Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012977. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood?

Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012977.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood?

Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood 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 1012977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1010m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (1.8 km), Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (1.8 km), Group of round barrows at Withering Corner (1.9 km).

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