Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 1050m north east of Wood Farm

Bowl barrow 1050m north east of Wood Farm

England
List entry 1017706
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 1050m north east of Wood Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as repositories for the remains of individuals of probable social significance within their communities. The site represents an important element of the dispersed pattern of burial mounds found across the Wiltshire landscape, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a protected archaeological resource that provides evidence for Bronze Age society and burial ritual.

Bowl barrow 1050m north east of Wood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017706. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 1050m north east of Wood Farm?

Bowl barrow 1050m north east of Wood Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017706.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 1050m north east of Wood Farm?

Bowl barrow 1050m north east of Wood 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 1017706.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 1050m north east of Wood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mere Castle (1.9 km), Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (2 km), Orchard Castle (4.8 km).

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