Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWellhill Copse round barrow

Wellhill Copse round barrow

England
List entry 1003417
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wellhill Copse round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound within a wooded setting, characteristic of funerary structures erected during the Bronze Age period when such monuments served as prominent markers in the landscape for elite or significant community members. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1003417, reflecting its statutory protection as a scheduled ancient monument due to its archaeological importance and potential for further investigation into Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Wellhill Copse round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003417. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wellhill Copse round barrow?

Wellhill Copse round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003417.

Who is responsible for protecting Wellhill Copse round barrow?

Wellhill Copse round barrow 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 1003417.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wellhill Copse round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 180m south east of Haresdown Barn (7.8 km), South Cerney castle (8 km), Village cross at Poole Keynes (8.4 km).

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