Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down

Two bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down

England
List entry 1007796
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down in Hampshire. The two barrows are simple bowl-shaped earthworks typical of Bronze Age burial practice, constructed as low mounds over grave deposits. They are situated within a larger cemetery landscape on the downland, demonstrating the concentration of burial activity in this locality during prehistory. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and remains a significant archaeological record of funerary practice in the Hampshire Downlands.

Two bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007796. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down?

Two bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007796.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down?

Two bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone 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 1007796.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage (0.5 km), Bowl barrow on Mottistone Common: 300m west of Longstone Cottage (0.5 km), Castle Hill earthwork (0.7 km).

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