Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSeven bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery

Seven bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1012554
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Overview

History & significance

Seven bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. The site comprises seven distinct bowl barrows, which represent a concentrated burial ground typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthwork mounds were constructed as individual or family burial monuments. Bowl barrows are the simplest form of round barrow, characterised by their circular mound structure without significant ditches or other elaborate features. The cemetery's location on Bratley Plain reflects the pattern of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the Hampshire landscape, with multiple barrows grouped together indicating sustained use of the site as a burial zone over an extended period.

Seven bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012554. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Seven bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery?

Seven bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012554.

Who is responsible for protecting Seven bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery?

Seven bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery 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 1012554.

What other scheduled monuments are near Seven bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 340m north-west of Wilverley Post (6.8 km), Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom (6.8 km), Bowl barrow 230m WNW of Wilverley Post (6.9 km).

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