Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on East Parley Common 610m south west of Fir Grove Farm

Bowl barrow on East Parley Common 610m south west of Fir Grove Farm

England
List entry 1016092
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on East Parley Common is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 610 metres south west of Fir Grove Farm in Hampshire. The monument comprises a simple hemispherical earthwork typical of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age, representing a widespread funerary tradition across southern England. Such barrows served as communal or individual burial monuments and frequently contained cremated remains, though the specific contents of this particular example are not well documented. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow on East Parley Common 610m south west of Fir Grove Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016092. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on East Parley Common 610m south west of Fir Grove Farm?

Bowl barrow on East Parley Common is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 610 metres south west of Fir Grove Farm in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016092.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on East Parley Common 610m south west of Fir Grove Farm?

Bowl barrow on East Parley Common 610m south west of Fir Grove 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 1016092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on East Parley Common 610m south west of Fir Grove Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Ramsdown Plantation, 120m north west of Brickfield Cottage (3.7 km), Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages (4.2 km), St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows (5.4 km).

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