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These two bowl barrows are a Bronze Age funerary monument located within the Cow Common round barrow cemetery near Chalk Hill Cottage in Gloucestershire. As bowl barrows, they represent a characteristic burial tradition of the Early Bronze Age, typically constructed as low earthen mounds covering cremated or inhumed human remains. The pair form part of a larger cemetery complex, indicating sustained ritual and mortuary practice across the Bronze Age period at this location. Their preservation as an ancient monument reflects the archaeological significance of the Cow Common cemetery as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary custom in the Severn Valley region.
Two bowl barrows 260m north of Chalk Hill Cottage; part of the Cow Common round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008194. View the official record →
These two bowl barrows are a Bronze Age funerary monument located within the Cow Common round barrow cemetery near Chalk Hill Cottage in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008194.
Two bowl barrows 260m north of Chalk Hill Cottage; part of the Cow Common 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 1008194.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cold Aston long barrow 200yds (180m) E of Camp Farm (5.8 km), Bourton Bridge Roman settlement (6.1 km), Notgrove long barrow (6.3 km).
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