Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church

Bowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church

England
List entry 1020231
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument consists of a simple bowl-shaped earthwork typical of the Wessex barrow tradition, constructed during the second millennium BC as a funerary monument for a person or family of some status. Its survival in the archaeological landscape demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age ceremonial monuments across the region, though like many similar structures it has been subject to ploughing and erosion over the millennia. The site remains an important record of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020231. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church?

Bowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020231.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church?

Bowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church 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 1020231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (4 km), Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (4.1 km), Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (4.3 km).

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