Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance Farm

Two round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance Farm

England
List entry 1018716
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 520 metres and 550 metres north of Lower Chance Farm in Berkshire, England. The two barrows represent burial mounds characteristic of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial practice in southern England during the third and second millennia before the Common Era. Their survival as earthworks demonstrates the persistence of these monumental forms across the landscape, though like many such monuments they have been subject to ploughing and erosion over subsequent centuries. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and remains of archaeological importance for understanding settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region during the prehistoric period.

Two round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018716. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance Farm?

Two round barrows is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 520 metres and 550 metres north of Lower Chance Farm in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018716.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance Farm?

Two round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance 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 1018716.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 310m south east of Lower Chance Farm (0.8 km), Bowl barrow 500m west of Churn Park Cottage (1.3 km), Lowbury Hill camp (2.3 km).

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