Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery on Cock Marsh

Round barrow cemetery on Cock Marsh

England
List entry 1012812
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery on Cock Marsh is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Berkshire. The site comprises multiple round barrows arranged as a cemetery group, representing a significant concentration of burial activity during the Bronze Age period. These earthwork monuments would originally have served as burial mounds for members of Bronze Age communities, constructed over grave goods and human remains. The barrows survive as earthworks in the landscape, retaining archaeological value as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Thames Valley region.

Round barrow cemetery on Cock Marsh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012812. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery on Cock Marsh?

Round barrow cemetery on Cock Marsh is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012812.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery on Cock Marsh?

Round barrow cemetery on Cock Marsh 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 1012812.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery on Cock Marsh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bisham Abbey: a monastic and manorial complex (4.4 km), Saxon barrow, church and cemeteries in the old churchyard at Taplow Court (5.2 km), St John the Baptist's Hospital (6.1 km).

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