Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on Court Hill, 210m and 420m south east of Standish Court Farm

Two bowl barrows on Court Hill, 210m and 420m south east of Standish Court Farm

England
List entry 1017081
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on Court Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Gloucestershire, comprising two earthen mounds situated approximately 210 metres and 420 metres south-east of Standish Court Farm. Bowl barrows of this period typically served as burial monuments, with the characteristic rounded mound form constructed over a central grave or cremation deposit. The barrows represent evidence of funerary practice and settlement patterns during the prehistoric period in the Cotswolds region. Their survival on Court Hill demonstrates the continued presence of Early Bronze Age burial monuments in this landscape, though later ploughing and agricultural activity has affected their original form.

Two bowl barrows on Court Hill, 210m and 420m south east of Standish Court Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows on Court Hill, 210m and 420m south east of Standish Court Farm?

Two bowl barrows on Court Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Gloucestershire, comprising two earthen mounds situated approximately 210 metres and 420 metres south-east of Standish Court Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017081.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on Court Hill, 210m and 420m south east of Standish Court Farm?

Two bowl barrows on Court Hill, 210m and 420m south east of Standish Court 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 1017081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on Court Hill, 210m and 420m south east of Standish Court Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bown Hill long barrow 790m south east of Longwood Farm (6.4 km), Bowl barrow known as The Soldier's Grave, 380m south east of Hill Farm (6.5 km), Nympsfield long barrow 500m south of Hill Farm Cottage (6.7 km).

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