Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as Nan Tow's Tump

Bowl barrow known as Nan Tow's Tump

England
List entry 1016076
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Nan Tow's Tump is a bowl barrow situated in Gloucestershire, representing a form of prehistoric burial monument characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The mound survives as a roughly circular earthwork of modest proportions, typical of bowl barrows which functioned as communal or individual burial sites across southern Britain. Such monuments were commonly constructed during the Bronze Age, though some examples incorporate earlier Neolithic burials, and often contained inhumations accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival and scheduling as a protected monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric funerary practice and land use in the English landscape.

Bowl barrow known as Nan Tow's Tump is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016076. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow known as Nan Tow's Tump?

Nan Tow's Tump is a bowl barrow situated in Gloucestershire, representing a form of prehistoric burial monument characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016076.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as Nan Tow's Tump?

Bowl barrow known as Nan Tow's Tump 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 1016076.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as Nan Tow's Tump?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 335m WNW of Starveall Farm (1.7 km), Tump Barn bowl barrow (1.7 km), Churchyard cross in St Lawrence's churchyard (2.7 km).

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