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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Berkshire, England. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of burial mound from the Bronze Age period and typically consist of a central grave or graves surrounded by a circular earthwork. These particular examples stand as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the region, demonstrating the burial customs of communities occupying the Berkshire landscape during the second millennium BC. The monument remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric funerary activity and continues to be protected under the statutory heritage listing system.

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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Berkshire, England. 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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