Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Weavers Down, 630m NNW of Allington Cottage

Bowl barrow on Weavers Down, 630m NNW of Allington Cottage

England
List entry 1020509
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Weavers Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Hampshire, approximately 630 metres north-north-west of Allington Cottage. The barrow takes its characteristic form as a simple dome or bowl-shaped mound, a common burial type in southern England during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials accompanied by grave goods, reflecting the burial practices and social structures of Bronze Age communities. The site's survival and official listing indicate its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in the Hampshire landscape.

Bowl barrow on Weavers Down, 630m NNW of Allington Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020509. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Weavers Down, 630m NNW of Allington Cottage?

Bowl barrow on Weavers Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Hampshire, approximately 630 metres north-north-west of Allington Cottage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020509.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Weavers Down, 630m NNW of Allington Cottage?

Bowl barrow on Weavers Down, 630m NNW of Allington Cottage 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 1020509.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Weavers Down, 630m NNW of Allington Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Goldrings Warren (8.8 km), Bowl barrow on Trotton Common, 500m south of Trotton Nurseries (8.8 km), Roman road across Iping Common and bowl barrow 180m north west of Fitzhall Lodge: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery (9.1 km).

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