Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church

Three disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church

England
List entry 1016843
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire, England. Disc barrows are a distinctive form of burial mound characterised by a flat central platform surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, and these three examples represent an important grouping of such monuments. The site dates to the Bronze Age period, during which communal and individual burial practices involving earthwork construction were widespread across southern England. These barrows form part of the significant archaeological landscape of the New Forest region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in Hampshire.

Three disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016843. View the official record →

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What is Three disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church?

Three disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016843.

Who is responsible for protecting Three disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church?

Three disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church 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 1016843.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site in Parlour Copse (9.3 km), Two bowl barrows on Iping Common, 350m south west of Crowshole Farm (10.7 km), Bowl barrow on Goldrings Warren (10.7 km).

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