Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 240m east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

Bowl barrow 240m east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

England
List entry 1012411
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 240m east of Sevenbarrows House is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery near Lambourn in Berkshire. The monument comprises a simple hemispherical mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction from the Bronze Age period. As a component of the larger Seven Barrows cemetery complex, it contributes to one of the region's most significant concentrations of prehistoric funerary monuments. The barrow is designated as a scheduled monument and represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Berkshire Downs.

Bowl barrow 240m east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012411. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 240m east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Bowl barrow 240m east of Sevenbarrows House is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery near Lambourn in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012411.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 240m east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Bowl barrow 240m east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery 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 1012411.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 240m east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lambourn Cross (3.9 km), Boundary ditch E of Near Down (4.3 km), Fognam Clump field system See also WEST BERKSHIRE 99 (4.3 km).

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