Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Telegraph Hill

Bowl barrow on Telegraph Hill

England
List entry 1012635
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Telegraph Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a burial form typical of the later Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods in southern Britain. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice and settlement patterns in the Hampshire landscape. The barrow's survival on Telegraph Hill contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age burial traditions and the prehistoric use of high ground locations in the region.

Bowl barrow on Telegraph Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012635. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Telegraph Hill?

Bowl barrow on Telegraph Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012635.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Telegraph Hill?

Bowl barrow on Telegraph Hill 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 1012635.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Telegraph Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House (3.9 km), Twyford Roman villa (5.4 km), Park pale at Marwell, south-east of Cowleaze Copse (7 km).

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