Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill

Round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill

England
List entry 1012919
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Berkshire, comprising multiple barrows distributed across the hilltop. The site represents a significant concentration of prehistoric funerary activity, with the barrows dating to the Bronze Age period when such earthen mounds served as burial monuments for elite and community members. The cemetery's hilltop location is typical of Bronze Age barrow placement, affording visibility across the surrounding landscape. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Berkshire region.

Round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012919. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill?

Round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Berkshire, comprising multiple barrows distributed across the hilltop. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012919.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill?

Round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill 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 1012919.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock (4.8 km), Netherton medieval settlement earthworks (5 km), Great Botley Copse long barrow, and disc barrow near it (5.9 km).

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