Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill

Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill

England
List entry 1016748
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill is a Bronze Age burial complex located in Hampshire, England. The site comprises a cemetery of round barrows, characteristic funerary monuments of the Bronze Age, arranged across the hilltop landscape. Associated with the barrows are hollow ways, linear depressions in the ground created by repeated use and erosion over centuries, which likely represent ancient trackways linking the burial monuments and connecting to broader prehistoric communication networks. The archaeology of the site demonstrates sustained ritual and utilitarian use of Beacon Hill during the Bronze Age period and possibly beyond, making it a significant example of prehistoric funerary practice and settlement patterns in southern England.

Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016748. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill?

Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill is a Bronze Age burial complex located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016748.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill?

Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill 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 1016748.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery and hollow ways on Beacon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four round barrows in 'Hump Field' S of Stakes Lane (3.5 km), Hillfort, oval barrow, round barrows, field systems and earthwork enclosure on Old Winchester Hill (3.8 km), Corhampton British village on Corhampton Down (4 km).

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