Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour round barrows in 'Hump Field' S of Stakes Lane

Four round barrows in 'Hump Field' S of Stakes Lane

England
List entry 1001886
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four round barrows in 'Hump Field' south of Stakes Lane is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Hampshire. The site comprises four burial mounds characteristic of the period between approximately 2200 and 700 BC, when such earthworks served as focal points for community ritual and the interment of the dead. The barrows remain visible as earthwork features within the field, preserving evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practice in the region. As a scheduled monument, the site is protected for its archaeological significance and contribution to understanding Bronze Age society in southern England.

Four round barrows in 'Hump Field' S of Stakes Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001886. View the official record →

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What is Four round barrows in 'Hump Field' S of Stakes Lane?

Four round barrows in 'Hump Field' south of Stakes Lane is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001886.

Who is responsible for protecting Four round barrows in 'Hump Field' S of Stakes Lane?

Four round barrows in 'Hump Field' S of Stakes Lane 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 1001886.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four round barrows in 'Hump Field' S of Stakes Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corhampton British village on Corhampton Down (0.8 km), Enclosure in Preshaw Wood (2.1 km), Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill (3.5 km).

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