Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1009752
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History & significance

Two bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Foxhill round barrow cemetery in Hampshire. These earthworks are characteristic bowl barrows, the most common form of Bronze Age burial mound, defined by their simple hemispherical or flattened dome profile. The site dates to the Bronze Age period when such burial monuments were constructed to mark the graves of individuals or small family groups, reflecting the ritual and social practices of prehistoric Hampshire communities. The barrows remain visible as earthwork features within the landscape, contributing to the archaeological significance of the Foxhill cemetery complex as a concentration of Bronze Age funerary activity.

Two bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009752. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Foxhill round barrow cemetery in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009752.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill 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 1009752.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 640m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemetery (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 650m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemetery (7.9 km), Fancy barrow 500m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of the Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemetery (8 km).

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