Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows in the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu

Two bowl barrows in the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu

England
List entry 1012581
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows in the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu is a Bronze Age monument located in Hampshire, England. These earthworks consist of two circular burial mounds characteristic of the Early Bronze Age period, roughly dating between 2200 and 1500 BCE. The barrows are situated within the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu, a defined medieval forest area, and represent the archaeological remains of prehistoric burial practices in the region. As unexcavated or partially investigated monuments, they retain potential for further archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and funerary customs in Hampshire.

Two bowl barrows in the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012581. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows in the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu?

Two bowl barrows in the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu is a Bronze Age monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012581.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows in the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu?

Two bowl barrows in the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu 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 1012581.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows in the Bishop of Winchester's Purlieu?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow and length of field boundary on Peaked Hill, 440m south-west of East Boldre Vicarage (5.4 km), Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Norley Inclosure (5.7 km), Two bowl barrows 460m north-west of Norley Inclosure (5.7 km).

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