Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSeven Barrows: a barrow cemetery west of Clarendon Hill Reservoir

Seven Barrows: a barrow cemetery west of Clarendon Hill Reservoir

England
List entry 1015481
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Seven Barrows is a Bronze Age barrow cemetery located west of Clarendon Hill Reservoir in Hampshire, England. The site comprises multiple burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, representing an important funerary landscape from the second millennium BCE. The barrows demonstrate the burial practices and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in Hampshire, with the clustering of monuments indicating a significant area of ritual and ceremonial importance. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological value in understanding prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in southern England.

Seven Barrows: a barrow cemetery west of Clarendon Hill Reservoir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015481. View the official record →

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What is Seven Barrows: a barrow cemetery west of Clarendon Hill Reservoir?

Seven Barrows is a Bronze Age barrow cemetery located west of Clarendon Hill Reservoir in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015481.

Who is responsible for protecting Seven Barrows: a barrow cemetery west of Clarendon Hill Reservoir?

Seven Barrows: a barrow cemetery west of Clarendon Hill Reservoir 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 1015481.

What other scheduled monuments are near Seven Barrows: a barrow cemetery west of Clarendon Hill Reservoir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow cemetery 730m north of Hampshire Gap (8.3 km), Bowl barrow 780m NNE of Hampshire Gap (8.4 km), Bowl barrow within Boscombe Down Airfield, 160m south east of The Rifle and Pistol Club (9.2 km).

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