Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages

Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages

England
List entry 1015998
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary and settlement complex located in Hampshire. The site comprises multiple round barrows arranged as a cemetery, indicating sustained ritual use during the Bronze Age period for burial practices, alongside associated earthwork enclosures that may relate to contemporary settlement or land management. The physical remains survive as earthworks visible in the present landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric activity patterns in the locality. This monument represents the archaeological record of Bronze Age communities in Hampshire and contributes to understanding of burial customs and settlement organisation during this period.

Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015998. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages?

Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary and settlement complex located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015998.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages?

Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages 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 1015998.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval earthwork on St Catherine's Hill (1.4 km), Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp (1.7 km), World War II pillbox and tank traps in former railway yard N of town (3.7 km).

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