Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as The Soldier's Grave, 380m south east of Hill Farm

Bowl barrow known as The Soldier's Grave, 380m south east of Hill Farm

England
List entry 1017036
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Soldier's Grave is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated approximately 380 metres south-east of Hill Farm in Gloucestershire. The monument consists of an earthen mound of typical bowl barrow form, characteristic of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities and represent an important class of archaeological monument found throughout the English landscape. The site's popular name, whilst lacking documented historical basis, reflects the local tradition of associating prominent earthworks with historical military events, a common feature of folk nomenclature in the English countryside.

Bowl barrow known as The Soldier's Grave, 380m south east of Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow known as The Soldier's Grave, 380m south east of Hill Farm?

The Soldier's Grave is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated approximately 380 metres south-east of Hill Farm in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017036.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as The Soldier's Grave, 380m south east of Hill Farm?

Bowl barrow known as The Soldier's Grave, 380m south east of Hill 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 1017036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as The Soldier's Grave, 380m south east of Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath (7.1 km), Tyley Bottom ancient village (7.3 km), Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough (7.5 km).

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