Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Frensham Common

Bowl barrow on Frensham Common

England
List entry 1013340
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Frensham Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Surrey, England. The barrow is a characteristic example of the simple mound form, comprising an earthen bowl-shaped tumulus raised over burial deposits typical of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are widespread across southern English heathlands and represent important archaeological evidence for prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns. The site retains archaeological significance as a surviving example of funerary architecture from the second millennium BC.

Bowl barrow on Frensham Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Frensham Common?

Bowl barrow on Frensham Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013340.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Frensham Common?

Bowl barrow on Frensham Common 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 1013340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Frensham Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross dyke on Hindhead golf course (3.6 km), River Wey aqueduct, Headley Park (5.3 km), River Wey aqueduct, Bramshott Court (7.6 km).

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