Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBohune Down round barrow

Bohune Down round barrow

England
List entry 1003036
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bohune Down round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Wiltshire, England. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1003036. Round barrows of this type are characteristic of the Bronze Age period and typically served as burial structures for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. The barrow contributes to the significant concentration of Bronze Age funerary monuments found across the Wiltshire landscape.

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 mound 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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