Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp

Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp

England
List entry 1002374
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp is a Bronze Age funerary monument located within the Iron Age hillfort of St Catherine's Hill near Winchester, Hampshire. The barrow represents a significant earlier phase of human activity on the site, predating the construction of the hillfort's defensive earthworks by many centuries. Its presence within the later fortification demonstrates the longstanding ritual and commemorative importance of this elevated location across different prehistoric periods. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and contributes to the archaeological complexity of St Catherine's Hill as a multi-period settlement landscape.

Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002374. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp?

Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp is a Bronze Age funerary monument located within the Iron Age hillfort of St Catherine's Hill near Winchester, Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002374.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp?

Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp 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 1002374.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval earthwork on St Catherine's Hill (0.4 km), St Catherine's Hill camp and round barrows (0.6 km), Round barrow cemetery and earthwork enclosures in Quomp Copse 540m east of Park Cottages (1.7 km).

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