Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow NE of Mere Down Farm

Barrow NE of Mere Down Farm

England
List entry 1003005
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow NE of Mere Down Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument survives as an earthwork barrow, representing a funerary structure of the prehistoric period when such mounds served as communal or individual burial places across southern Britain. Its presence in the landscape reflects the settlement patterns and ritual practices of early agricultural communities in the region. The site is registered on the National Heritage List for England, indicating its recognition as a monument of archaeological importance worthy of statutory protection.

Barrow NE of Mere Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003005. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow NE of Mere Down Farm?

Barrow NE of Mere Down Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003005.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow NE of Mere Down Farm?

Barrow NE of Mere Down Farm 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 1003005.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow NE of Mere Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval field system (2.5 km), Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm (3 km), Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (3.4 km).

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