Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages

Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages

England
List entry 1009458
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Berkshire. The site comprises three distinct barrow structures: two platform barrows, which are characterised by flat-topped earthen platforms, and one bowl barrow, a more conventional dome-shaped mound. These monuments date to the Bronze Age and represent typical forms of funerary architecture from this period, reflecting practices of ritual burial and ancestral commemoration. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England and constitutes an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and funerary customs in the Berkshire landscape.

Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009458. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages?

Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009458.

Who is responsible for protecting Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages?

Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages 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 1009458.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whatcombe deserted medieval village (1.8 km), Mere End Down Romano-British field system (3.5 km), Mere End Down disc barrow (3.7 km).

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