Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Bill Hill

Bowl barrow on Bill Hill

England
List entry 1012921
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Bill Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Berkshire, England. The monument takes the form of a circular earthwork typical of barrow construction during the Bronze Age period, when such mounds served as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region. As with many barrows of this type, it represents evidence of ritual funerary practice and social organisation in prehistoric Berkshire.

Bowl barrow on Bill Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012921. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Bill Hill?

Bowl barrow on Bill Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012921.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Bill Hill?

Bowl barrow on Bill Hill 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 1012921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Bill Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl Barrow at Woodenhill, Bracknell (2.3 km), Bowl barrow in Swinley Park 390m south-east of Bracknell Bridge. (2.4 km), Caesar's Camp hillfort and the remains of a Napoleonic redoubt (2.6 km).

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