Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows known as Hawling Downs round barrows, 610m north east of Slade Barn Farm

Two bowl barrows known as Hawling Downs round barrows, 610m north east of Slade Barn Farm

England
List entry 1017037
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hawling Downs round barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of two bowl barrows situated on elevated ground northeast of Slade Barn Farm in Gloucestershire. The barrows represent typical examples of Bronze Age burial practice, when communities marked the graves of their dead with earthen mounds constructed from soil and stone. Both structures remain visible as landscape features within the Cotswold region, forming part of the wider archaeological evidence for prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the area. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the statutory system, reflecting its recognized importance to understanding Bronze Age funerary traditions in the English Midlands.

Two bowl barrows known as Hawling Downs round barrows, 610m north east of Slade Barn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017037. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows known as Hawling Downs round barrows, 610m north east of Slade Barn Farm?

Hawling Downs round barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of two bowl barrows situated on elevated ground northeast of Slade Barn Farm in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017037.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows known as Hawling Downs round barrows, 610m north east of Slade Barn Farm?

Two bowl barrows known as Hawling Downs round barrows, 610m north east of Slade Barn 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 1017037.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows known as Hawling Downs round barrows, 610m north east of Slade Barn Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow Hill long barrow and round barrow (6.2 km), Churchyard cross in St George's churchyard (7 km), Romano-British villa at Withington, Romano-British building at Manor Court Field and associated features (8 km).

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