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, which falls into two separate areas of protection, includes two
Late Neolithic to Bronze Age bowl barrows, on an east to west alignment along
a broad ridge. The site is on a gentle slope with wide views to the south.
The eastern mound is slightly oval, between 32m and 37.5m wide by up to 0.9m
high. An encircling quarry ditch visible on the south and west sides is
between 4m and 6m wide by 0.2m deep.
The western mound is 44m in diameter by up to 0.4m high. No encircling ditch
is visible, but this will survive as a buried feature. A hedge and farm track
pass along the west side of the barrow, and the position of the ditch is
visible as a change in the slope of the lane. Both barrows are composed of
red-brown earth and small stones.
The modern road surfaces are excluded from the scheduling, although the ground
beneath is included.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System number:
33758
Legacy System:
RSM
Sources
Books and journals
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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