Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on Free Down, 550m south of Hill Farm

Two bowl barrows on Free Down, 550m south of Hill Farm

England
List entry 1012223
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on Free Down, 550m south of Hill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent. The site comprises two burial mounds characteristic of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, when such earthworks were constructed as communal or individual graves for members of prehistoric communities. Bowl barrows of this type typically feature a rounded mound of earth and stone covering central burial deposits, often accompanied by grave goods. The Free Down barrows remain as archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the Kentish landscape.

Two bowl barrows on Free Down, 550m south of Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012223. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows on Free Down, 550m south of Hill Farm?

Two bowl barrows on Free Down, 550m south of Hill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012223.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on Free Down, 550m south of Hill Farm?

Two bowl barrows on Free Down, 550m south of Hill Farm 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 1012223.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on Free Down, 550m south of Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St James' Church (6.9 km), Maison Dieu (7.2 km), The Painted House, N of Market Street (7.3 km).

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