Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPopham Beacons round barrow cemetery

Popham Beacons round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1017887
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Popham Beacons is a round barrow cemetery located in Hampshire, England, comprising a Bronze Age burial ground of considerable archaeological importance. The site consists of multiple burial mounds dating to the Bronze Age, representing a significant concentration of funerary monuments from this period. The barrows at Popham Beacons are characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in southern England, where such cemetery complexes served as focal points for ritual and commemoration over extended periods. The monument's survival and archaeological record contribute to understanding settlement patterns and burial customs in Hampshire during the Bronze Age.

Popham Beacons round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017887. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Popham Beacons round barrow cemetery?

Popham Beacons is a round barrow cemetery located in Hampshire, England, comprising a Bronze Age burial ground of considerable archaeological importance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017887.

Who is responsible for protecting Popham Beacons round barrow cemetery?

Popham Beacons round barrow cemetery 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 1017887.

What other scheduled monuments are near Popham Beacons round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age settlement (6.7 km), Multi-period site in Micheldever Wood (7.2 km), Multi-period site in Itchen Wood (7.8 km).

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