Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScutchamore Knob

Scutchamore Knob

England
List entry 1006312
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Scutchamore Knob is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Berkshire, England. The monument is a burial mound of prehistoric date, representative of the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The site has been recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of early burial customs and settlement patterns in the region. Round barrows of this type typically date to the Bronze Age period and often contained grave goods and cremated or inhumed remains, though the specific contents and condition of this particular barrow would require archaeological documentation for precise details.

Scutchamore Knob is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006312. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scutchamore Knob?

Scutchamore Knob is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006312.

Who is responsible for protecting Scutchamore Knob?

Scutchamore Knob 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 1006312.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scutchamore Knob?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grim's Ditch; section 650yds (590m) long NW of Betterton Down (3.5 km), Barrow N of Ridgeway, Hodcott Down (3.6 km), Yew Down round barrow 950m south west of Butterbush Reservoir (3.6 km).

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