Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill

Bowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill

England
List entry 1012537
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire, England. The site consists of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form constructed during the Bronze Age, when such earthworks served as visible markers for elite or communal interments. The barrow has been recorded as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological significance within the broader landscape of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in southern England. Like many barrows of this type, it represents an important evidence source for understanding prehistoric burial customs and land use patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012537. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill?

Bowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012537.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill?

Bowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill 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 1012537.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort at Castle Piece (5.2 km), Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (5.4 km), Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (5.4 km).

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