Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo fancy barrows on Setley Plain

Two fancy barrows on Setley Plain

England
List entry 1008768
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two fancy barrows on Setley Plain is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. The site comprises two barrows, earthen mounds characteristic of prehistoric funerary practice during the Bronze Age. These monuments form part of the wider distribution of barrow cemeteries found across the New Forest region, reflecting the ritual and burial customs of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The barrows remain visible as earthwork features, contributing to the archaeological landscape and understanding of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial practices in Hampshire.

Two fancy barrows on Setley Plain is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008768. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two fancy barrows on Setley Plain?

Two fancy barrows on Setley Plain is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008768.

Who is responsible for protecting Two fancy barrows on Setley Plain?

Two fancy barrows on Setley Plain 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 1008768.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two fancy barrows on Setley Plain?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fancy barrow on Setley Plain (0.3 km), Fancy barrow on Race Plain (0.9 km), Bowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 660m east-north-east of Little Purley Farm (1.4 km).

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