Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement site and barrows

Settlement site and barrows

England
List entry 1003433
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement site and barrows is a prehistoric monument complex located in Gloucestershire, England. The site comprises evidence of settlement activity alongside funerary monuments in the form of barrows, indicating occupation and burial practices spanning the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Such combined settlement and burial sites are significant for understanding prehistoric land use patterns and the relationship between domestic and ritual spaces in early British communities. The monument's survival as an archaeological record contributes to knowledge of prehistoric settlement organisation and funerary customs in the Cotswold region.

Settlement site and barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003433. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement site and barrows?

Settlement site and barrows is a prehistoric monument complex located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003433.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement site and barrows?

Settlement site and barrows 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 1003433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement site and barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 120m north of Home Farm (5.3 km), Bowl barrow, known as Bauble's Barrow, 500m south of Empshill Farm (6.1 km), Barrington Park Roman villa, Great Barrington (6.3 km).

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