Scheduled MonumentsEnglandColnpen round barrows

Colnpen round barrows

England
List entry 1003352
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Colnpen round barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. The site comprises a group of round barrows, earthworks characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period, when such mounded structures were constructed as sepulchral monuments for prominent members of prehistoric communities. These barrows represent significant archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region during this era. The monument's survival as an identifiable archaeological feature contributes to understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and the wider landscape use of Gloucestershire during prehistoric times.

Colnpen round barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Colnpen round barrows?

Colnpen round barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003352.

Who is responsible for protecting Colnpen round barrows?

Colnpen round barrows 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 1003352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Colnpen round barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside Cross at Ampney Crucis (6.7 km), Churchyard cross in Holy Rood churchyard (6.7 km), Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard (7 km).

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