Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m north of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

Bowl barrow 300m north of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

England
List entry 1012435
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m north of Postdown Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery near Letcombe Regis in Berkshire. The barrow is a simple bowl-shaped mound, a common form of burial monument constructed during the Bronze Age, typically dating to the second millennium BCE. As a constituent element of the Seven Barrows cemetery, it contributes to one of the more substantial barrow groups in the region, reflecting the importance of this location as a burial ground over an extended period. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1012435 and remains a significant archaeological witness to Bronze Age funerary practices in the Thames Valley.

Bowl barrow 300m north of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012435. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 300m north of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Bowl barrow 300m north of Postdown Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery near Letcombe Regis in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012435.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 300m north of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Bowl barrow 300m north of Postdown Farm: 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 1012435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 300m north of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lambourn Cross (3.6 km), Boundary ditch E of Near Down (4.3 km), Bockhampton deserted medieval village (4.3 km).

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