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

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

England
List entry 1013218
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of a round barrow cemetery located on Inkpen Hill in Wiltshire. The monument is a bowl barrow, a common burial form of the Bronze Age period characterised by its simple hemispherical mound structure. It is situated within a significant concentration of funerary monuments on Inkpen Hill that collectively demonstrate the ritual and burial practices of prehistoric communities in the region. The barrow is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological importance as part of this substantial barrow cemetery.

Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013218. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of a round barrow cemetery located on Inkpen Hill in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013218.

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

Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse: part of a round 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 1013218.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock (4.7 km), Netherton medieval settlement earthworks (5.1 km), Botley Hill ditch (5.9 km).

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