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 a barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill in Berkshire. The monument consists of a rounded earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a burial form prevalent during the Bronze Age period. It occupies a significant position within a wider ceremonial landscape on the hill, where multiple burial mounds reflect sustained ritual activity and settlement patterns across the second millennium BCE. The barrow is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under Historic England's protection, with its formal designation reference as NHLE list entry 1012422.

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 a 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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