Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Guiting Wood

Bowl barrow in Guiting Wood

England
List entry 1013288
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Guiting Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire. The barrow takes the form of a low, rounded earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type erected during the Bronze Age across southern Britain. The site is situated within Guiting Wood, which has afforded some protection to its archaeological remains. Like other monuments of this class, it would have served as a focal point for burial and commemorative practices within its local landscape during the Bronze Age period.

Bowl barrow in Guiting Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013288. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Guiting Wood?

Bowl barrow in Guiting Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013288.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Guiting Wood?

Bowl barrow in Guiting 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 1013288.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Syreford Farm bowl barrow, 450m south west of Oxpens (6.5 km), Round barrow W of Salperton Park (7 km), Salperton camp (7.1 km).

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