Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, known as the `Round Hill', 440m WNW of College Farm

Bowl barrow, known as the `Round Hill', 440m WNW of College Farm

England
List entry 1013521
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow, known as the Round Hill, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated 440 metres west-north-west of College Farm in Bedfordshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound of characteristic bowl shape, typical of funerary structures erected during the Bronze Age period. The site remains visible as an archaeological feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practice in the region. Such monuments represent significant archaeological resources for understanding early Bronze Age communities and their funerary traditions in central England.

Bowl barrow, known as the `Round Hill', 440m WNW of College Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013521. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow, known as the `Round Hill', 440m WNW of College Farm?

Bowl barrow, known as the Round Hill, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated 440 metres west-north-west of College Farm in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013521.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow, known as the `Round Hill', 440m WNW of College Farm?

Bowl barrow, known as the `Round Hill', 440m WNW of College 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 1013521.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow, known as the `Round Hill', 440m WNW of College Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Willington dovecot (6.6 km), Willington stables (6.6 km), Romano-British settlement south of Willington (7.3 km).

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