Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse

Two bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse

England
List entry 1012761
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England
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History & significance

Two bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse is a Bronze Age funerary and settlement complex located in Hampshire. The site comprises two circular earthwork mounds typical of Bronze Age burial practice, situated within a broader cemetery landscape that reflects the ritual and territorial significance of this period. These barrows are accompanied by evidence of an associated field system, indicating a multi-functional prehistoric landscape combining burial, habitation, and agricultural use. The monument is situated east of Eaglehead Copse and represents an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns in Hampshire.

Two bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012761. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse?

Two bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse is a Bronze Age funerary and settlement complex located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012761.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse?

Two bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse 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 1012761.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church (3.9 km), Sandown Barrack Battery (3.9 km), Monastic grange at Haseley Manor (4.1 km).

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