Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement site and barrows

Settlement site and barrows

England
List entry 1003433
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Settlement site and barrows is a prehistoric monument complex located in Gloucestershire, comprising archaeological remains of both domestic occupation and burial features. The site includes barrows, likely dating to the Bronze Age, alongside evidence of settlement activity that spans multiple periods of prehistoric use. The monument represents important archaeological testimony to early human habitation and funerary practices in the region, though its precise extent and detailed chronology require further investigation through archaeological study. As a designated heritage asset, the site contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the Cotswold landscape.

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

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Settlement site and barrows?

Settlement site and barrows is a prehistoric monument complex located in Gloucestershire, comprising archaeological remains of both domestic occupation and burial features. 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).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Settlement site and barrows