Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm

Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm

England
List entry 1019127
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately one kilometre south-west of Forest of Bere Farm in Hampshire. The barrow takes the form of a low earthen mound characteristic of bowl-shaped tumuli, a common burial form of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained primary inhumations or cremations, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for Bronze Age communities. The site's survival as an identifiable archaeological feature on Ashley Down Plantation contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the Hampshire landscape.

Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm?

Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately one kilometre south-west of Forest of Bere Farm in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019127.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm?

Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm 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 1019127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1010m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (0.1 km), Group of round barrows at Withering Corner (0.1 km), Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount (0.7 km).

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