Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Culver Down

Bowl barrow on Culver Down

England
List entry 1012716
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Culver Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the Isle of Wight in Hampshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork formed by a raised mound of earth and stone, typical of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200–700 BCE. Such barrows served as funerary monuments for elevated members of prehistoric communities and often contained cremated or inhumed remains, along with grave goods indicative of the deceased's status. The barrow's position on Culver Down places it within a landscape that saw substantial Bronze Age settlement and funerary activity on the Isle of Wight.

Bowl barrow on Culver Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012716. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Culver Down?

Bowl barrow on Culver Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the Isle of Wight in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012716.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Culver Down?

Bowl barrow on Culver Down 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 1012716.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Culver Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bembridge Fort (1.3 km), Steyne Wood Battery (1.4 km), Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church (2.2 km).

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