Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow

Two bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow

England
List entry 1008621
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. The site consists of two round mounds characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common burial form across southern Britain during the third and second millennia BCE. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their interred individuals. The monument's survival and scheduled protection recognise its value as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practice in the Cotswolds region.

Two bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008621. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow?

Two bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008621.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow?

Two bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow 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 1008621.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp (5.1 km), Bourton Bridge Roman settlement (5.2 km), Cold Aston long barrow 200yds (180m) E of Camp Farm (5.7 km).

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