Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWyck Beacon bowl barrow

Wyck Beacon bowl barrow

England
List entry 1016529
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wyck Beacon bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire, England. The monument survives as a bowl barrow, a common funerary structure consisting of a central burial chamber surrounded by an earthwork mound, which characterises ritual and mortuary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Its presence forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of Gloucestershire's ancient barrow field systems, reflecting the significance of the area for ceremonial burial during the prehistoric period. The site remains a scheduled monument, indicating its recognised importance to the archaeological and historical record of England.

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 mound located in Gloucestershire, England. 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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