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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. The site consists of two barrows of bowl type, the most common form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows typically comprised an earthen mound raised over cremated or inhumed remains, often surrounded by a ditch from which material for the mound was extracted. This example represents the form of ritual and commemorative practice characteristic of Bronze Age communities in the Cotswold 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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Questions & answers

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

Two bowl barrows 80m north of Arch Hollow is a 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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