Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon Lodge

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon Lodge

England
List entry 1009551
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon Lodge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Buckinghamshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form of the Bronze Age period in southern England. The barrow represents an important element of the prehistoric funerary landscape of the region and contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practices in Buckinghamshire. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains protected as a significant archaeological site of national importance.

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009551. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon Lodge?

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon Lodge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009551.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon Lodge?

Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon Lodge 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 1009551.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 990m long section between Crawley's Lane and Rossway Lane (8.1 km), Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 230m long section in Hamberlins Wood (8.3 km), Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 1350m long section between Kiln Road and Chesham Road (8.7 km).

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