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 mound located in Gloucestershire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period, when such mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of social significance. Its presence in the landscape reflects the distribution of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity across the Gloucestershire region. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1003417, recognising its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric burial tradition and social organisation.

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 mound located in Gloucestershire, England. 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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