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 Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the Over round barrow cemetery in Cambridgeshire. The site comprises three distinct bowl barrows, a common burial mound form in prehistoric Britain, which would have served as communal or individual interment locations for the local population. The barrows are positioned within a larger cemetery complex at Over, reflecting the importance of this location as a burial ground across multiple generations during the prehistoric period. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1019130 and represents a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the Cambridgeshire landscape.

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 Bronze Age burial 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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