Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound

A bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound

England
List entry 1012170
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Wiltshire. The site comprises one bell barrow, a distinctive burial mound with a berm and outer ditch, alongside three disc barrows, which are characterised by their flat central platforms surrounded by ditches and outer banks. These monuments date to the Bronze Age and represent an important group of ritual and burial structures typical of the period. The complex survives within the landscape near the Fargo Road ammunition compound and remains a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices in Wessex.

A bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012170. View the official record →

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What is A bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound?

A bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012170.

Who is responsible for protecting A bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound?

A bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound 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 1012170.

What other scheduled monuments are near A bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm (6.4 km), Bowl barrow 540m south east of Druid's Head Farm (6.4 km), Round barrow SE of Cowdown Farm (7.1 km).

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