Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn

Bowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn

England
List entry 1017071
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises a roughly circular earthwork characteristic of the bowl barrow type, a common form of funerary monument constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials accompanied by grave goods, serving as territorial markers and focal points for ritual activity within their respective prehistoric communities. The site's survival to the present day, despite agricultural activity in the surrounding landscape, provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region.

Bowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017071. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn?

Bowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017071.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn?

Bowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn 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 1017071.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quadrangular castle at Beverston (4.5 km), Beverston Castle barn (4.6 km), Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough (5.3 km).

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