Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on Yew Tree Heath

Two bowl barrows on Yew Tree Heath

England
List entry 1009923
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on Yew Tree Heath is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. The site consists of two bowl-shaped burial mounds, which represent a common form of sepulchral monument constructed during the prehistoric period in southern Britain. These earthworks, though subject to the wear and degradation of intervening centuries, retain sufficient definition to be recognisable as distinct archaeological features. Such barrow groups are significant as evidence of ritual burial practices and territorial organisation in prehistory.

Two bowl barrows on Yew Tree Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009923. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows on Yew Tree Heath?

Two bowl barrows on Yew Tree Heath is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009923.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on Yew Tree Heath?

Two bowl barrows on Yew Tree Heath 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 1009923.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on Yew Tree Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Peaked Hill, 620m west of East Boldre Vicarage (6.9 km), Bowl barrow on Peaked Hill, 550m west of East Boldre Vicarage (7.1 km), Bowl barrow and length of field boundary on Peaked Hill, 440m south-west of East Boldre Vicarage (7.2 km).

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