Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Butts round barrow cemetery

The Butts round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1012538
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Butts round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age burial site located in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a group of round barrows dating to the Bronze Age period, representing a significant concentration of burial mounds from this era. Such barrow cemeteries are characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in southern England, where communities established designated burial grounds for their dead over an extended timespan. The site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary customs in Hampshire.

The Butts round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012538. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Butts round barrow cemetery?

The Butts round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age burial site located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012538.

Who is responsible for protecting The Butts round barrow cemetery?

The Butts 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 1012538.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Butts round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (6.7 km), Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (6.7 km), Bowl barrow forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery (6.7 km).

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