Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBohune Down round barrow

Bohune Down round barrow

England
List entry 1003036
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bohune Down round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire, England. The barrow is a mounded earthwork of typical Bronze Age form, constructed to serve as a burial place during the second millennium BCE. Its presence within the Wiltshire landscape reflects the funerary practices and territorial organization of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument, indicating its recognized archaeological and historical importance to the understanding of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practices in the region.

Bohune Down round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bohune Down round barrow?

Bohune Down round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003036.

Who is responsible for protecting Bohune Down round barrow?

Bohune Down 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 1003036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bohune Down round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill (9.4 km), Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill (9.4 km), A long barrow and a disc barrow in Brigmerston Field (9.7 km).

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