Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm

Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm

England
List entry 1017076
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Gloucestershire. The site consists of a characteristic bowl-shaped earthwork of the type commonly erected during the second millennium BC as a funerary structure for cremated or inhumed remains. Such barrows typically represent the burial practice of elite or valued members of Bronze Age communities and often occupy prominent positions in the landscape. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practices in the Cotswold region.

Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017076. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm?

Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017076.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm?

Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel 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 1017076.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Salperton camp (4.9 km), Hazleton long barrows, north and south (5.4 km), Turkdean Roman Villa (6 km).

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