Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNine barrows and part of a later enclosure 350m north east of sea mark: the barrows forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down

Nine barrows and part of a later enclosure 350m north east of sea mark: the barrows forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down

England
List entry 1012753
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Overview

History & significance

Nine barrows and part of a later enclosure 350m north east of sea mark is a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery located on Ashey Down in Hampshire. The site comprises nine burial mounds forming part of a larger barrow cemetery characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were used for elite and communal burial practices. A later enclosure, partially surviving at the location, indicates continued use or reuse of the landscape in subsequent periods. The barrows represent an important concentration of funerary monuments reflecting the settlement and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in the Hampshire downland.

Nine barrows and part of a later enclosure 350m north east of sea mark: the barrows forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012753. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nine barrows and part of a later enclosure 350m north east of sea mark: the barrows forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down?

Nine barrows and part of a later enclosure 350m north east of sea mark is a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery located on Ashey Down in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012753.

Who is responsible for protecting Nine barrows and part of a later enclosure 350m north east of sea mark: the barrows forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down?

Nine barrows and part of a later enclosure 350m north east of sea mark: the barrows forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down 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 1012753.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nine barrows and part of a later enclosure 350m north east of sea mark: the barrows forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Ashey Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monastic grange at Haseley Manor (3.6 km), Sandown Barrack Battery (4.3 km), Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church (4.5 km).

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