Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows on Ramsdean Down

Three bowl barrows on Ramsdean Down

England
List entry 1008693
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows on Ramsdean Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. These barrows form part of the extensive prehistoric burial landscape of the South Downs and exemplify the typical bowl barrow form common to southern England during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows are among the most prevalent burial monuments of this era, characterized by their simple mounded earthwork construction raised over inhumed or cremated remains. The three examples at Ramsdean Down represent significant archaeological evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Three bowl barrows on Ramsdean Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008693. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows on Ramsdean Down?

Three bowl barrows on Ramsdean Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008693.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows on Ramsdean Down?

Three bowl barrows on Ramsdean 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 1008693.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows on Ramsdean Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British and Iron Age buildings, field system and hollow ways in the southern part of Holt Down Plantation (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 310m north of Leydene House (3.7 km), Leydene Ditches (3.8 km).

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