Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm

Bowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm

England
List entry 1018717
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Berkshire. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork mound typical of the bowl barrow form, which served as burial structures during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are characteristic of the ritual and funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in southern England and represent important evidence for understanding settlement patterns and social organisation during this prehistoric period. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument of national importance under the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.

Bowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018717. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm?

Bowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018717.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm?

Bowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm 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 1018717.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 500m west of Churn Park Cottage (1.7 km), Grim's Ditch; section on Aston Upthorpe Down (1.7 km), Lowbury Hill camp (1.7 km).

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