Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1008852
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery in Surrey. The site consists of two distinct bowl barrows, the simplest form of round barrow, dating to the Bronze Age period. As components of the larger barrow cemetery at Reigate Heath, these monuments represent the ritual burial practices of prehistoric communities in the region and contribute to the archaeological significance of one of Surrey's notable concentrations of round barrows. The barrows survive as earthwork features within the heathland landscape.

Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008852. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008852.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath 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 1008852.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 70m north of Flanchford Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (0.2 km), Bowl barrow 20m south of Flanchford Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (0.3 km), Bowl barrow west of Flanchford Road: part of the Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (0.4 km).

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