Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows at Gurnetfields Furzebrake

Two bowl barrows at Gurnetfields Furzebrake

England
List entry 1012534
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows at Gurnetfields Furzebrake is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. The site comprises two circular earthen mounds characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form across southern England during the prehistoric period. These monuments would have originally served as burial chambers, likely containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods reflecting the ritual practices of their time. The barrows remain visible as earthwork features within the landscape, providing archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in the region.

Two bowl barrows at Gurnetfields Furzebrake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012534. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows at Gurnetfields Furzebrake?

Two bowl barrows at Gurnetfields Furzebrake is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012534.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows at Gurnetfields Furzebrake?

Two bowl barrows at Gurnetfields Furzebrake 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 1012534.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows at Gurnetfields Furzebrake?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Peaked Hill, 620m west of East Boldre Vicarage (5.2 km), Bowl barrow on Peaked Hill, 550m west of East Boldre Vicarage (5.4 km), Bowl barrow and length of field boundary on Peaked Hill, 440m south-west of East Boldre Vicarage (5.4 km).

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