Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire

Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire

England
List entry 1409204
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire is a multi-period archaeological site in Hampshire containing evidence of activity spanning the Bronze Age and Anglo-Saxon periods. The site is characterized by a Bronze Age ring ditch, a common funerary or ceremonial monument type from the second millennium BC, and the remains of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery indicative of early medieval settlement and burial practice in the region. Additional structural evidence from the Bronze Age period has also been recorded at the location. The survival of these distinct archaeological horizons at this rural Hampshire location provides evidence of long-term patterns of land use and territorial occupation in the South Saxon landscape.

Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409204. View the official record →

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What is Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire?

Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire is a multi-period archaeological site in Hampshire containing evidence of activity spanning the Bronze Age and Anglo-Saxon periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1409204.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire?

Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire 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 1409204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, possible structure and Bronze Age ring ditch at land between the A32 and Marlands Lane, West Meon, Hampshire?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 825m north of Old Winchester Hill (2.9 km), Hillfort, oval barrow, round barrows, field systems and earthwork enclosure on Old Winchester Hill (3.7 km), Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill (4 km).

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