Scheduled Ancient Monument: BOWL BARROW ON CHALK HILL, 380M NORTH WEST OF CHALKHILL COTTAGES (31091)

The monument includes a bowl barrow located on the crest of a hill to the west of and overlooking the A11. The barrow is visible as an earthen mound, which stands to a height of approximately 1.8m and covers a roughly circular area measuring approximately 24m north-south by 21m east-west. The monument represents the only survivor of a line of four barrows, two to the east and two to the west of the main road. In 1923 the barrow was excavated by Earl Cawdor and C Fox. It was found to be constructed of sand with a later clay capping. No evidence was recorded for a primary burial beneath the mound, but secondary burials in the form of three contracted inhumations and 11 cremations were excavated from the clay layer. Eight of the cremation burials were accompanied by grave goods which included bone and bronze pins, a bone necklace, various flint implements and four pottery vessels.