Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 274m south-east of Waterhall Farm, part of the Chippenham Barrow Cemetery

Bowl barrow 274m south-east of Waterhall Farm, part of the Chippenham Barrow Cemetery

England
List entry 1495628
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 274m south-east of Waterhall Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the Chippenham Barrow Cemetery in Cambridgeshire. The monument consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form across southern England during the Bronze Age. As a component of a larger cemetery grouping, it reflects the ritual and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in the region. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument and remains archaeologically significant as evidence of prehistoric burial practices and land use in Cambridgeshire.

Bowl barrow 274m south-east of Waterhall Farm, part of the Chippenham Barrow Cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1495628. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 274m south-east of Waterhall Farm, part of the Chippenham Barrow Cemetery?

Bowl barrow 274m south-east of Waterhall Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the Chippenham Barrow Cemetery in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1495628.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 274m south-east of Waterhall Farm, part of the Chippenham Barrow Cemetery?

Bowl barrow 274m south-east of Waterhall Farm, part of the Chippenham Barrow 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 1495628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 274m south-east of Waterhall Farm, part of the Chippenham Barrow Cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 630m south east of Waterhall Farm, part of the Chippenham barrow cemetery (0.4 km), Hilly Plantation bowl barrow, part of the Chippenham barrow cemetery, 500m south west of Waterhall Farm (0.5 km), Packhorse bridge (3 km).

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