Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 460m NNW of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down

Two bowl barrows 460m NNW of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down

England
List entry 1007797
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 460m NNW of Longstone Cottage is a pair of Bronze Age round barrows forming part of a larger barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down in Hampshire. The monuments are characteristic examples of bowl barrow construction, the most common form of round barrow burial mound in southern England, typically dating to the Bronze Age period. Their location within the cemetery context indicates their importance as markers of elite or significant burial sites within the Bronze Age landscape of the Isle of Wight. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1007797.

Two bowl barrows 460m NNW of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007797. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 460m NNW of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down?

Two bowl barrows 460m NNW of Longstone Cottage is a pair of Bronze Age round barrows forming part of a larger barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007797.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 460m NNW of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down?

Two bowl barrows 460m NNW 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 1007797.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 460m NNW of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone Down?

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

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