Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBerwick Coombe round barrow

Berwick Coombe round barrow

England
List entry 1005586
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Berwick Coombe round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents the type of funerary structure commonly constructed during the second millennium before Christ across southern Britain. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflective of the deceased's status. The site's designation as a heritage monument recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the Wiltshire landscape.

Berwick Coombe round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berwick Coombe round barrow?

Berwick Coombe round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005586.

Who is responsible for protecting Berwick Coombe round barrow?

Berwick Coombe round barrow 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 1005586.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berwick Coombe round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm (7.5 km), Bowl barrow 130m south of Bloody Shard Gate (8.5 km), Bowl barrow known as Folly Barrow (9.1 km).

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