Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows, known as Emma's Grove round barrows

Three bowl barrows, known as Emma's Grove round barrows

England
List entry 1017079
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Emma's Grove round barrows is a group of three Bronze Age burial mounds located in Gloucestershire. The barrows represent typical funerary monuments of the Bronze Age period, constructed as earthwork mounds to cover inhumation or cremation burials and associated grave goods. These bowl barrows, characterised by their simple hemispherical form, are integral to the prehistoric burial landscape of the Cotswolds region. The site survives as an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in the English Midlands.

Three bowl barrows, known as Emma's Grove round barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017079. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows, known as Emma's Grove round barrows?

Emma's Grove round barrows is a group of three Bronze Age burial mounds located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017079.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows, known as Emma's Grove round barrows?

Three bowl barrows, known as Emma's Grove round 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 1017079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows, known as Emma's Grove round barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Miserden bowl barrow, 460m NNE of Misarden Park (6.6 km), Misarden Park motte and bailey castle (6.8 km), Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm (7.1 km).

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