Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1019130
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Over round barrow cemetery in Cambridgeshire. The site comprises three distinct bowl barrows, which are among the simplest and most common form of burial mound found across prehistoric Britain, typically constructed as earthen mounds over cremated or inhumed remains. As components of the wider Over barrow cemetery, these three examples contribute to evidence of sustained ritual and burial practice in this locality during the prehistoric period. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage legislation.

Three bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Over round barrow cemetery in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019130.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery 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 1019130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 380m south of Brownshill Staunch House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery (0.4 km), Priory earthworks (3.1 km), 'Castle Hill' earthworks (3.4 km).

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