Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood

Bowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood

England
List entry 1008624
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire. The barrow takes the form of a rounded earthen mound, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period, typically between approximately 2200 and 1500 BC. Such monuments served as burial places for prominent members of prehistoric communities and frequently contained cremated remains or inhumations, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The barrow's survival in the woodland setting of Gatcombe Wood represents an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Gloucestershire landscape.

Bowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008624. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood?

Bowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008624.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood?

Bowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood 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 1008624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Beverston Castle Farm (5.2 km), Bowl barrow 335m south east of Broadfield Farm (5.7 km), Quadrangular castle at Beverston (5.7 km).

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