Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, 880m north west of Postcombe

Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, 880m north west of Postcombe

England
List entry 1017073
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 880 metres north-west of Postcombe in Gloucestershire. The barrow is a bowl-shaped earthwork of typical form for the period, comprising a circular mound with a shallow bowl-like depression at its summit. Such monuments were constructed as burial mounds during the Bronze Age, serving as focal points for ritual and sepulchral practices within their communities. The site remains a significant example of Bronze Age funerary architecture in the region and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the national heritage listing system.

Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, 880m north west of Postcombe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017073. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, 880m north west of Postcombe?

Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 880 metres north-west of Postcombe in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017073.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, 880m north west of Postcombe?

Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, 880m north west of Postcombe 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 1017073.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow, known as Withington Wood round barrow, 880m north west of Postcombe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, known as Rendcomb Old Park round barrow, 300m north east of Old Park Farm (5.6 km), Wayside cross at Calmsden (6 km), Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation (6.8 km).

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