Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 500m south-east of Swell Wold Farm

Bowl barrow 500m south-east of Swell Wold Farm

England
List entry 1008203
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m south-east of Swell Wold Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire. The monument is a typical example of the bowl barrow type, characterised by a rounded earthen mound constructed over a central burial or cremation deposit. Such barrows were constructed during the Bronze Age, broadly between 2200 and 700 BC, and represent an important phase of ceremonial burial practice in prehistoric Britain. The site's inclusion in the national heritage record reflects its significance as an archaeological witness to prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the Cotswold region.

Bowl barrow 500m south-east of Swell Wold Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008203. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 500m south-east of Swell Wold Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m south-east of Swell Wold Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008203.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 500m south-east of Swell Wold Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m south-east of Swell Wold 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 1008203.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 500m south-east of Swell Wold Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cold Aston long barrow 200yds (180m) E of Camp Farm (5.8 km), Bourton Bridge Roman settlement (5.9 km), Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp (6.5 km).

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