Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Hampton Ridge

Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge

England
List entry 1015985
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Hampton Ridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common burial type in southern England during the Bronze Age. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods that reflect the status and beliefs of their communities. The site's presence on Hampton Ridge contributes to the archaeological landscape of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region.

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 funerary monument 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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