Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Isleham Plantation

Bowl barrow in Isleham Plantation

England
List entry 1015242
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Isleham Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Cambridgeshire. The barrow takes the form of a rounded earthen mound, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as burial sites for individuals of elevated status within their communities. The monument remains substantially intact within its woodland setting at Isleham Plantation, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practices in the region.

Bowl barrow in Isleham Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Isleham Plantation?

Bowl barrow in Isleham Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015242.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Isleham Plantation?

Bowl barrow in Isleham Plantation 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 1015242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Isleham Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows north of the A11/A14 junction, part of the Chippenham barrow cemetery (4.4 km), Hilly Plantation bowl barrow, part of the Chippenham barrow cemetery, 500m south west of Waterhall Farm (4.5 km), The Rookery bowl barrow, part of the Chippenham barrow cemetery, 250m south of Waterhall Farm (4.5 km).

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