Round barrow cemetery, Roman road and hollow ways 200m south west of Woolmer Cottages

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History & significance

Round barrow cemetery, Roman road and hollow ways 200m south west of Woolmer Cottages is an ancient monument located in Hampshire comprising multiple archaeological features of considerable chronological span. The site includes a cemetery of round barrows, which represents Bronze Age burial activity, alongside a Roman road and associated hollow ways that document later traffic routes and land use. The hollow ways, created through the repeated passage of pedestrians, vehicles and livestock over considerable periods, indicate sustained communication and movement patterns across the landscape. Together these features illustrate the long-term occupation and utilization of this part of Hampshire from the Bronze Age through the Roman period and potentially beyond.

Round barrow cemetery, Roman road and hollow ways 200m south west of Woolmer Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020502. View the official record →

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