Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows in Watchmoor Wood 270m and 290m south west of Ashley Lodge

Two bowl barrows in Watchmoor Wood 270m and 290m south west of Ashley Lodge

England
List entry 1018970
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows in Watchmoor Wood 270m and 290m south west of Ashley Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Hampshire. The site comprises two distinct round barrows, characteristic of burial practices prevalent during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically represent individual or family burial sites and are among the most common forms of prehistoric ceremonial monument in southern England. The barrows' survival within Watchmoor Wood demonstrates the preservation of Bronze Age archaeological heritage in the New Forest landscape.

Two bowl barrows in Watchmoor Wood 270m and 290m south west of Ashley Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018970. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows in Watchmoor Wood 270m and 290m south west of Ashley Lodge?

Two bowl barrows in Watchmoor Wood 270m and 290m south west of Ashley Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018970.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows in Watchmoor Wood 270m and 290m south west of Ashley Lodge?

Two bowl barrows in Watchmoor Wood 270m and 290m south west of Ashley Lodge 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 1018970.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows in Watchmoor Wood 270m and 290m south west of Ashley Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Avon Common, 115m south east of The Mount (7 km), Two bowl barrows on Sopley Common, 680m and 640m north west of Brickfield Cottage (7.9 km), Ralph's Barrow (8 km).

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