Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm

Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm

England
List entry 1008797
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. The site comprises three distinct bowl barrows, which are earthen mounds characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in Britain, typically constructed as single graves or family sepulchres. Bowl barrows of this type were commonly built during the Early to Middle Bronze Age, broadly dated between circa 2000 and 1000 BCE. The monument survives as an archaeological record of prehistoric mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the Gloucestershire landscape.

Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008797. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm?

Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008797.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm?

Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm 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 1008797.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Lawrence's churchyard (2.2 km), Tump Barn bowl barrow (2.4 km), Long barrow 335m WNW of Starveall Farm (3.3 km).

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