Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 650m north east of Upper Swell

Bowl barrow 650m north east of Upper Swell

England
List entry 1008787
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 650m north east of Upper Swell is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Gloucestershire. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age across Britain. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and frequently served as focal points for ritual activity and ancestral commemoration within prehistoric communities. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in the Cotswolds region.

Bowl barrow 650m north east of Upper Swell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008787. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 650m north east of Upper Swell?

Bowl barrow 650m north east of Upper Swell is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008787.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 650m north east of Upper Swell?

Bowl barrow 650m north east of Upper Swell 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 1008787.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 650m north east of Upper Swell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as `Wagborough Bush round barrow' 100m south west of Manor Farm (5.7 km), Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp (6.6 km), Bourton Bridge Roman settlement (7 km).

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