Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 160m north of The Plantation: part of a dispersed group of round barrows on Stockbridge Down

Three bowl barrows 160m north of The Plantation: part of a dispersed group of round barrows on Stockbridge Down

England
List entry 1013638
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 160m north of The Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three round barrows situated on Stockbridge Down in Hampshire. The barrows form part of a dispersed group of similar burial mounds that characterise this downland landscape, reflecting the ritual and settlement patterns of the Bronze Age population. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of round barrow, distinguished by their simple hemispherical mound profile. These monuments are designated as a scheduled ancient monument and contribute significantly to the archaeological evidence for prehistoric burial practices in the Test Valley region.

Three bowl barrows 160m north of The Plantation: part of a dispersed group of round barrows on Stockbridge Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013638. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 160m north of The Plantation: part of a dispersed group of round barrows on Stockbridge Down?

Three bowl barrows 160m north of The Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three round barrows situated on Stockbridge Down in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013638.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 160m north of The Plantation: part of a dispersed group of round barrows on Stockbridge Down?

Three bowl barrows 160m north of The Plantation: part of a dispersed group of round barrows on Stockbridge Down 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 1013638.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 160m north of The Plantation: part of a dispersed group of round barrows on Stockbridge Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ashley Wood camp (5 km), Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1010m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (5.8 km), Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (5.9 km).

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