Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane

Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane

England
List entry 1009455
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane is a prehistoric burial mound located in Berkshire. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a common form of funerary monument from that period. Bowl barrows are characterised by their distinctive hemispherical or dome-shaped earthwork construction, typically raised over a central burial or cremation deposit. This example survives as an upstanding earthwork and contributes to the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009455. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane?

Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane is a prehistoric burial mound located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009455.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane?

Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane 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 1009455.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 450m north of Cross Droves (4.9 km), Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock (6 km), Great Botley Copse long barrow, and disc barrow near it (6.6 km).

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