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Lechmore round barrows is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. The site comprises a group of round barrows typical of the funerary practices employed during the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed over cremated or inhumed remains as markers of elite or valued individuals within the community. The barrows represent an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age society and land use in the Gloucestershire landscape.
Lechmore round barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003245. View the official record →
Lechmore round barrows is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003245.
Lechmore 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 1003245.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quadrangular castle at Beverston (3.8 km), Beverston Castle barn (3.8 km), Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough (5.1 km).
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