Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFive bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery

Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1019874
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Over round barrow cemetery in Cambridgeshire. The site comprises five distinct bowl-shaped burial mounds, which represent a concentrated grouping of sepulchral monuments typical of prehistoric communal or family burial practices in the region. These barrows are characteristic of the period's mortuary traditions, wherein earthen mounds were raised over burials or cremations to mark significant ritual and commemorative sites. The monument forms an important element of the broader barrow cemetery at Over, reflecting patterns of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity across the Cambridgeshire landscape.

Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019874. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery?

Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Over round barrow cemetery in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019874.

Who is responsible for protecting Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery?

Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery 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 1019874.

What other scheduled monuments are near Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery (0.4 km), Priory earthworks (2.7 km), 'Castle Hill' earthworks (3 km).

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