Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse

Bowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse

England
List entry 1007805
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Black Barrow is a Bronze Age bowl barrow located approximately 670 metres north-north-east of Longstone Farmhouse in Hampshire. The monument is a characteristic example of the round barrow tradition that flourished during the Bronze Age, constructed as a burial mound with a simple hemispherical or bowl-shaped form typical of this barrow class. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial sites and represent an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice and social organisation in southern England. The barrow's survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and death practices in Hampshire.

Bowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007805. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse?

Black Barrow is a Bronze Age bowl barrow located approximately 670 metres north-north-east of Longstone Farmhouse in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007805.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse?

Bowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse 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 1007805.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill earthwork (0.7 km), The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage (0.8 km), Rock Roman villa (0.9 km).

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