Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir

Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir

England
List entry 1011011
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent. The barrow survives as a low earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow typology, which represents one of the most common forms of burial monument from the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials within or beneath the mound, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The site's preservation within Ashenbank Wood has maintained its archaeological integrity as a scheduled ancient monument.

Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir?

Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011011.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir?

Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir 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 1011011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British villa and 19th century reservoir in Cobham Park (0.9 km), World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS15), 250m east of Cobhambury Farm (1.1 km), Deserted medieval manorial settlement of Cossington (2.7 km).

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