Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow W of Salperton Park

Round barrow W of Salperton Park

England
List entry 1003338
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow W of Salperton Park is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire, England. The barrow forms part of a larger Bronze Age cemetery complex at Salperton Park, comprising multiple funerary monuments distributed across the landscape. As a round barrow, it represents a characteristic burial form of the Bronze Age period, typically constructed as a earthen mound raised over cremated or inhumed human remains, often accompanied by grave goods. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of regional significance within the wider prehistoric landscape of the Cotswold region.

Round barrow W of Salperton Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003338. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow W of Salperton Park?

Round barrow W of Salperton Park is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003338.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow W of Salperton Park?

Round barrow W of Salperton Park 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 1003338.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow W of Salperton Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow N of Chedworth Roman villa (5.9 km), Chedworth Roman villa (6.2 km), Chedworth Woods Roman temple (6.3 km).

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