Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Hampton Ridge

Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge

England
List entry 1015985
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire, England. The monument consists of a simple earthwork formed by a circular mound of earth and stone raised over a primary burial deposit, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BC. Such barrows typically contained inhumations or cremations of individuals of probable high status, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the wealth and rank of the deceased. The survival of this example contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in southern England.

Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015985. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge?

Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015985.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge?

Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge 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 1015985.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (5.8 km), Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (5.8 km), Bowl barrow on Handy Cross Plain (6.4 km).

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