Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane

Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane

England
List entry 1009455
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Berkshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which typically comprised a rounded burial mound constructed over cremated or inhumed remains and surrounded by a ditch. Bowl barrows of this form are common across southern England and date primarily to the Bronze Age, representing one of the principal burial practices of the period. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork indicates its historical significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the Berkshire landscape.

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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What is Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane?

Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Berkshire, England. 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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