Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as `Salter's Pool round barrow' 850m east of Summerhill

Bowl barrow known as `Salter's Pool round barrow' 850m east of Summerhill

England
List entry 1013287
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Overview

History & significance

Salter's Pool round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 850 metres east of Summerhill in Gloucestershire. The barrow takes the form of a bowl barrow, a common type of funerary mound characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Britain, typically constructed over inhumation or cremation burials. The monument survives as an earthwork and represents an important element of the prehistoric ceremonial and burial landscape of the Gloucestershire region. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practice.

Bowl barrow known as `Salter's Pool round barrow' 850m east of Summerhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013287. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow known as `Salter's Pool round barrow' 850m east of Summerhill?

Salter's Pool round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 850 metres east of Summerhill in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013287.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as `Salter's Pool round barrow' 850m east of Summerhill?

Bowl barrow known as `Salter's Pool round barrow' 850m east of Summerhill 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 1013287.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as `Salter's Pool round barrow' 850m east of Summerhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Turkdean Roman Villa (6.4 km), Wins Barrow: bowl barrow 160m south east of Bourton Hill Farm (6.7 km), Settlement site and barrows (6.7 km).

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