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 ground situated on high ground in Berkshire. The cemetery comprises multiple round barrows of differing sizes, representing the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. The site's elevated location on Inkpen Hill reflects the characteristic placement of such burial monuments in prominent landscape positions during the second millennium BC. The barrows have survived as significant archaeological features that contribute to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in the Berkshire Downs.

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 ground situated on high ground in Berkshire. 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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