Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTump Barn bowl barrow

Tump Barn bowl barrow

England
List entry 1016077
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tump Barn bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire, England. The monument survives as a earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a funerary form prevalent during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points within the prehistoric landscape. The site's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Tump Barn bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016077. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tump Barn bowl barrow?

Tump Barn bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016077.

Who is responsible for protecting Tump Barn bowl barrow?

Tump Barn bowl barrow 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 1016077.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tump Barn bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's Cave: a chambered long barrow 750m south west of Allengrove Farm (4.9 km), Long barrow 600m north of Hebden Farm (5.1 km), Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm (5.4 km).

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