Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWindmill Stem mound in Bramshill Forest

Windmill Stem mound in Bramshill Forest

England
List entry 1017818
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Windmill Stem mound is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Bramshill Forest, Berkshire. The monument survives as an earthwork of moderate dimensions within the forest landscape, representing a funerary monument characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such mounds served as territorial markers and repositories for high-status individuals. The site forms part of the wider archaeological complex of prehistoric monuments in the Bramshill area, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the Thames Valley region.

Windmill Stem mound in Bramshill Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017818. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Windmill Stem mound in Bramshill Forest?

Windmill Stem mound is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Bramshill Forest, Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017818.

Who is responsible for protecting Windmill Stem mound in Bramshill Forest?

Windmill Stem mound in Bramshill Forest 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 1017818.

What other scheduled monuments are near Windmill Stem mound in Bramshill Forest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Exploded Napoleonic practice redoubt on Butter Hill (0.9 km), Five Napoleonic practice redoubts in both Crowthorne Woods and Bramshill Forest (0.9 km), Wickham Bushes Romano-British settlement (1 km).

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