Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWyck Beacon bowl barrow

Wyck Beacon bowl barrow

England
List entry 1016529
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wyck Beacon bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire. The site consists of a bowl-shaped mound characteristic of prehistoric barrow construction, formed by heaping earth over a burial deposit. Bowl barrows of this type represent one of the commonest forms of round barrow found across southern and central England, typically dating from the Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of early funerary practice and settlement patterns in the Cotswold region.

Wyck Beacon bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016529. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wyck Beacon bowl barrow?

Wyck Beacon bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016529.

Who is responsible for protecting Wyck Beacon bowl barrow?

Wyck Beacon bowl 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 1016529.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wyck Beacon bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site (3.6 km), New Bridge over River Windrush (3.8 km), Wins Barrow: bowl barrow 160m south east of Bourton Hill Farm (5.1 km).

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