Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoyal Oak round barrow 350yds (320m) N of Listercombe Bottom

Royal Oak round barrow 350yds (320m) N of Listercombe Bottom

England
List entry 1003471
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Royal Oak round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 320 metres north of Listercombe Bottom in Gloucestershire. The monument survives as a prominent earthwork characteristic of the round barrow tradition practised during the Bronze Age, when such structures served as burial monuments for individuals of social standing. Its scheduled ancient monument designation reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Cotswold region. The barrow's preservation as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age monumental construction and the distribution of burial sites across the English landscape.

Royal Oak round barrow 350yds (320m) N of Listercombe Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003471. View the official record →

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What is Royal Oak round barrow 350yds (320m) N of Listercombe Bottom?

Royal Oak round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 320 metres north of Listercombe Bottom in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003471.

Who is responsible for protecting Royal Oak round barrow 350yds (320m) N of Listercombe Bottom?

Royal Oak round barrow 350yds (320m) N of Listercombe Bottom 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 1003471.

What other scheduled monuments are near Royal Oak round barrow 350yds (320m) N of Listercombe Bottom?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Colnpen round barrows (3.8 km), Colnpen long barrow (4 km), Round barrow 250yds (230m) N of Colnpen Barn (4.1 km).

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