Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Kingswood Brake, 450m WNW of Wood Farm

Bowl barrow in Kingswood Brake, 450m WNW of Wood Farm

England
List entry 1009421
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Kingswood Brake is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 450 metres west-north-west of Wood Farm in Oxfordshire. The monument comprises a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary form dating to the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type served as burial monuments and are significant for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance and protected status.

Bowl barrow in Kingswood Brake, 450m WNW of Wood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Kingswood Brake, 450m WNW of Wood Farm?

Bowl barrow in Kingswood Brake is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 450 metres west-north-west of Wood Farm in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009421.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Kingswood Brake, 450m WNW of Wood Farm?

Bowl barrow in Kingswood Brake, 450m WNW of Wood 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 1009421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Kingswood Brake, 450m WNW of Wood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stonesfield Roman villa (3.1 km), Bowl barrow 350m south west of Furze Platt Farm in Blenheim Great Park (3.3 km), Oaklands Farm Roman villa (4.2 km).

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