Reasons for Designation
Bowl barrows, the most numerous form of round barrow, are funerary monuments
dating from the Late Neolithic period to the Late Bronze Age, with most
examples belonging to the period 2400-1500 BC. They were constructed as
earthen or rubble mounds, sometimes ditched, which covered single or multiple
burials. They occur either in isolation or grouped as cemeteries and often
acted as a focus for burials in later periods. Often superficially similar,
although differing widely in size, they exhibit regional variations in form
and a diversity of burial practices. There are over 10,000 surviving bowl
barrows recorded nationally (many more have already been destroyed), occurring
across most of lowland Britain. Often occupying prominent locations, they are
a major historic element in the modern landscape and their considerable
variation of form and longevity as a monument type provide important
information on the diversity of beliefs and social organisations amongst early
prehistoric communities. They are particularly representative of their period
and a substantial proportion of surviving examples are considered worthy of
protection.
Details
This monument includes a large Late Neolithic to Bronze Age bowl barrow,
sited on the end of a north west to south east spur, with broad views to the
south and east. The mound is unusually well-preserved and is oval in form,
being 47m wide from east to west by 62m from north to south. It is 3m high and
has traces on its west side of an encircling ditch, which is 6m wide and 0.2m
deep. An outer bank also survives on the western side. This is 6m wide and
stands up to 0.2m high. A hedgebank crosses the north side and beyond it,
a large quarry pit has cut into the barrow. This is 33m wide from east
to west, by 23m north to south and 2m deep. A low waste tip, measuring 17m
wide by 0.8m high, lies on the barrow's eastern side.
A building within the quarry pit is excluded from the scheduling although the
ground beneath it is included.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System number:
33756
Legacy System:
RSM
Sources
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Legal
This monument is scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 as amended as it appears to the Secretary of State to be of national importance. This entry is a copy, the original is held by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
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