Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south of Rivar Copse: part of a barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill

Bowl barrow south of Rivar Copse: part of a barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill

England
List entry 1012422
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south of Rivar Copse is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill in Berkshire. The monument comprises a simple bowl-shaped earthwork typical of funerary monuments erected during the Bronze Age, when such structures served as focal points for ritual and burial practices across southern England. Its location within the larger cemetery on Inkpen Hill indicates the site's importance as a burial ground during prehistory, reflecting patterns of settlement and land use in the region. The barrow is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry number 1012422, securing its status as a protected archaeological monument.

Bowl barrow south of Rivar Copse: part of a barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south of Rivar Copse: part of a barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill?

Bowl barrow south of Rivar Copse is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012422.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south of Rivar Copse: part of a barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill?

Bowl barrow south of Rivar Copse: part of a barrow cemetery on Inkpen 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 1012422.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south of Rivar Copse: part of a barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 450m north of Cross Droves (3.6 km), Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock (4.8 km), Netherton medieval settlement earthworks (4.9 km).

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