Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as St Paul's Epistle Mound

Bowl barrow known as St Paul's Epistle Mound

England
List entry 1016842
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Paul's Epistle Mound is a bowl barrow situated in Gloucestershire, England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of funerary architecture common to that period across southern Britain. Bowl barrows of this type typically consist of a circular earthwork raised over a central burial deposit, though the specific archaeological features of this particular example would require consultation of site-specific survey records. The survival of the mound as an upstanding earthwork testament to the continuity of prehistoric funerary practice in the county.

Bowl barrow known as St Paul's Epistle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016842. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow known as St Paul's Epistle Mound?

St Paul's Epistle Mound is a bowl barrow situated in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016842.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as St Paul's Epistle Mound?

Bowl barrow known as St Paul's Epistle Mound 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 1016842.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as St Paul's Epistle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 830m north east of Combend Farm (7.2 km), Chedworth Woods Roman temple (7.6 km), Brimpsfield Castle mound (7.8 km).

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