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 funerary monument located on Bratley Plain in Hampshire. The barrows comprise three distinct earthworks of the bowl barrow type, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period. These monuments form part of a larger cemetery complex and represent evidence of ritual burial activity and settlement patterns in the New Forest region during prehistory. The barrows survive as earthwork remains and contribute to our understanding of Bronze Age funerary practices and landscape use in Hampshire.

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 funerary monument located on Bratley Plain in Hampshire. 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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