Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 390m N of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

Bowl barrow 390m N of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

England
List entry 1012416
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 390m N of Sevenbarrows House is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the extensive Seven Barrows cemetery near Lambourn in Berkshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form of the Early and Middle Bronze Age periods. As part of this substantial barrow cemetery, it contributes to evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the region, though like many barrows in the group it has been subject to antiquarian investigation and subsequent disturbance. The barrow is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage protection.

Bowl barrow 390m N of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012416. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 390m N of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Bowl barrow 390m N of Sevenbarrows House is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the extensive Seven Barrows cemetery near Lambourn in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012416.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 390m N of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Bowl barrow 390m N of Sevenbarrows House: 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 1012416.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 390m N of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lambourn Cross (4.3 km), Fognam Clump field system See also WEST BERKSHIRE 99 (4.4 km), Fognam Clump and adjacent field system See also WILTSHIRE 915 (4.4 km).

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