Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Bill Hill

Bowl barrow on Bill Hill

England
List entry 1012921
Nation
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 consists of a rounded earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically enclosed cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and practices of their time. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important element of the Bronze Age funerary landscape of southern England.

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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