Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1012558
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. These earthworks are characteristic examples of the round barrow tradition that flourished across southern England during the Bronze Age, with bowl barrows representing the simplest form of mound construction, consisting of a raised circular heap of earth and stone with minimal structural elaboration. The barrows form part of a wider cemetery complex at Bratley Plain, indicating sustained funerary use of the landscape across successive generations during the Bronze Age period. The site survives as an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial practice and landscape organisation in the New Forest region.

Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012558. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012558.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain 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 1012558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows forming part of Bratley Plain round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 340m north-west of Wilverley Post (7 km), Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom (7.1 km).

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