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Barrow S of Wansdyke is a Neolithic burial mound located in Wiltshire, England, situated in proximity to the linear earthwork known as Wansdyke. The barrow represents a significant archaeological monument of the Neolithic period, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Its position relative to Wansdyke, a substantial defensive or territorial boundary bank and ditch that dates to the late Romano-British or early Anglo-Saxon period, demonstrates the layered archaeological sequences present within the landscape. The monument has been recorded and scheduled as a protected site in recognition of its archaeological importance and contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement and land use in Wiltshire.
Barrow S of Wansdyke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004737. View the official record →
Barrow S of Wansdyke is a Neolithic burial mound located in Wiltshire, England, situated in proximity to the linear earthwork known as Wansdyke. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004737.
Barrow S of Wansdyke 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 1004737.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill (1.6 km), Swanborough Tump (5.3 km), The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden (6.5 km).
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