Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm

Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm

England
List entry 1012349
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Berkshire. The site comprises two earthen mounds characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a burial form prevalent during the Bronze Age in southern England. Such barrows typically served as communal or individual burial monuments, often containing cremated or inhumed remains accompanied by grave goods. The survival of these earthworks as distinct topographical features indicates their historical importance as markers of settlement and territorial identity in prehistoric Berkshire.

Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012349. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm?

Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012349.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm?

Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe 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 1012349.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mere End Down disc barrow (1 km), Mere End Down Romano-British field system (1.3 km), A double bell barrow, a saucer barrow and four bowl barrows, 450m south-east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery (2.9 km).

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