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A group of round barrows south-east of The Wig is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Wiltshire. The barrows form part of the extensive barrow cemeteries characteristic of the Wessex landscape, dating to the Bronze Age period when such earthen mounds served as burial monuments for the region's prehistoric communities. The site comprises multiple earthworks representing distinct phases of burial practice across the Bronze Age, reflecting patterns of settlement and ritual activity in this portion of Wiltshire. These monuments remain significant archaeological features within the broader context of Bronze Age funerary archaeology in southern England.
A group of round barrows south-east of The Wig is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009628. View the official record →
A group of round barrows south-east of The Wig is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009628.
A group of round barrows south-east of The Wig 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 1009628.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport (8.6 km), Round barrow cemetery in New Plantation 590m ESE of Amesbury Junction (9.5 km), Round barrow cemetery 250m east of Straight Walk Plantation (9.6 km).
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