Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow Elm round barrow

Barrow Elm round barrow

England
List entry 1016505
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow Elm is a round barrow situated in Gloucestershire, England, representing a burial monument of Prehistoric date, most likely from the Bronze Age period. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound, characteristic of the funerary monuments constructed across southern Britain during the second millennium BCE. Such round barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods indicative of the social status of the interred individual. The monument's preservation as a designated heritage asset reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the Gloucestershire landscape.

Barrow Elm round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016505. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow Elm round barrow?

Barrow Elm is a round barrow situated in Gloucestershire, England, representing a burial monument of Prehistoric date, most likely from the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016505.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow Elm round barrow?

Barrow Elm round barrow 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 1016505.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow Elm round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Halfpenny Bridge (7.1 km), Churchyard cross, 10m south east of St John the Baptist's Church (7.3 km), Medieval settlement remains at Inglesham (7.4 km).

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