Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on Long Hill

Two bowl barrows on Long Hill

England
List entry 1011032
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on Long Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Surrey, England. Bowl barrows are among the earliest and most common forms of burial mound in Britain, typically comprising a simple earthen mound constructed over inhumation or cremation burials. The two examples at this location represent typical prehistoric funerary practice, though specific details regarding their dimensions, excavation history, and archaeological finds remain limited in the general scholarly record. Their survival to the present day, despite the considerable disturbance of many barrow groups across southern England, marks them as significant archaeological features within the Surrey landscape.

Two bowl barrows on Long Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011032. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows on Long Hill?

Two bowl barrows on Long Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011032.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on Long Hill?

Two bowl barrows on Long Hill 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 1011032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on Long Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge, east end of Tilford Common (2.5 km), Bridge, north end of Tilford Green (2.6 km), Pair of bowl barrows on Thursley Common (4.9 km).

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