Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Newbarn Down: 1km south west of Rowridge

Bowl barrow on Newbarn Down: 1km south west of Rowridge

England
List entry 1007783
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Newbarn Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately one kilometre south-west of Rowridge in Hampshire. The monument is characteristic of the bowl barrow type, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, comprising an earthen mound raised over a central burial or burials. Its presence in this location reflects the significant Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity across the Hampshire downlands during the second millennium BC. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and land use in southern England.

Bowl barrow on Newbarn Down: 1km south west of Rowridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Newbarn Down: 1km south west of Rowridge?

Bowl barrow on Newbarn Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately one kilometre south-west of Rowridge in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007783.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Newbarn Down: 1km south west of Rowridge?

Bowl barrow on Newbarn Down: 1km south west of Rowridge 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 1007783.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Newbarn Down: 1km south west of Rowridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A twin barrow and bowl barrow 1.6km WSW of Cheverton Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Cheverton Down (1.3 km), Rock Roman villa (2.2 km), Bowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse (2.9 km).

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