Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, 310m south west of Climperwell Farm

Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, 310m south west of Climperwell Farm

England
List entry 1017074
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located 310 metres south-west of Climperwell Farm in Gloucestershire. The site comprises two distinct earthen mounds characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a prevalent burial form during the Bronze Age period. These monuments represent evidence of prehistoric ritual practices and settlement patterns in the region, forming part of the broader landscape of barrow cemeteries distributed across the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. The barrows survive as upstanding archaeological features and are protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the national heritage designation system.

Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, 310m south west of Climperwell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017074. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, 310m south west of Climperwell Farm?

Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located 310 metres south-west of Climperwell Farm in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017074.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, 310m south west of Climperwell Farm?

Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, 310m south west of Climperwell 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 1017074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, 310m south west of Climperwell Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Juniper Hill earthwork (5.8 km), Poor souls' light at All Saints' Church (6.2 km), Bowl barrow in Three Ash Belt, 460m north east of Westwood Farm (6.8 km).

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