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

Three bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1017572
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. The site consists of three distinct bowl-shaped burial mounds characteristic of the round barrow tradition that flourished during the Bronze Age, representing an important funerary landscape from this period. Bowl barrows are among the simplest forms of round barrow, comprising a circular mound of earth and stone with a central burial deposit, and their clustering within a cemetery indicates repeated use of the location for interment over an extended timespan. The barrows contribute to the archaeological significance of Bratley Plain as a wider barrow cemetery, demonstrating the Bronze Age settlement and burial patterns of the Hampshire landscape.

Three bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017572. View the official record →

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

Three bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017572.

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

Three 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 1017572.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post (6.6 km), Bowl barrow 340m north-west of Wilverley Post (7.1 km), Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom (7.1 km).

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