Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow in Wilton Park

Barrow in Wilton Park

England
List entry 1003039
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow in Wilton Park is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. The monument survives as an earthwork within Wilton Park and represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Such barrows typically contained inhumation burials, sometimes accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity and territorial demarcation during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The site's preservation within the park landscape reflects its survival through centuries of land management and use.

Barrow in Wilton Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003039. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow in Wilton Park?

Barrow in Wilton Park is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003039.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow in Wilton Park?

Barrow in Wilton Park 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 1003039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow in Wilton Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Little Toyd Down, 760m south west of Grims Lodge Farm (7.9 km), Long barrow 700m north-west of Tenantry Farm (8.1 km), Long barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity (8.6 km).

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