Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEastcombe bowl barrows, 230m and 335m west of Nash End Farm

Eastcombe bowl barrows, 230m and 335m west of Nash End Farm

England
List entry 1016873
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Eastcombe bowl barrows is a scheduled monument comprising two Bronze Age burial mounds located near Nash End Farm in Gloucestershire. The barrows, positioned approximately 230 metres and 335 metres west of the farm, represent funerary structures characteristic of the Bronze Age period in the Cotswolds region. Bowl barrows of this type typically consisted of a central burial chamber or cremation deposit surrounded by an earthen mound, serving as monuments to individuals or family groups within the prehistoric community. The survival of these two examples contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practice in this landscape.

Eastcombe bowl barrows, 230m and 335m west of Nash End Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016873. View the official record →

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What is Eastcombe bowl barrows, 230m and 335m west of Nash End Farm?

Eastcombe bowl barrows is a scheduled monument comprising two Bronze Age burial mounds located near Nash End Farm in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016873.

Who is responsible for protecting Eastcombe bowl barrows, 230m and 335m west of Nash End Farm?

Eastcombe bowl barrows, 230m and 335m west of Nash End Farm 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 1016873.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eastcombe bowl barrows, 230m and 335m west of Nash End Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Norn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm (6.4 km), Romano-British farmstead 200m south west of Longman's Barn Farm (6.7 km), Bowl barrow 150m north-east of Brandhouse Farm (7 km).

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