Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 150m north of Half Moon Wood

Bowl barrow 150m north of Half Moon Wood

England
List entry 1011811
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 150m north of Half Moon Wood is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which typically contained inhumation burials and occasionally cremations. Such monuments are among the most common forms of burial structure in southern England, dating primarily to the period between approximately 3500 and 1500 BCE. The site's survival into the modern period, despite intensive agricultural use of the Wiltshire landscape, reflects the substantial construction effort invested in its creation as a focal point for ceremonial burial and community commemoration.

Bowl barrow 150m north of Half Moon Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011811. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 150m north of Half Moon Wood?

Bowl barrow 150m north of Half Moon Wood is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011811.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 150m north of Half Moon Wood?

Bowl barrow 150m north of Half Moon Wood 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 1011811.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 150m north of Half Moon Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lewisham Castle (5.3 km), Roman site 450yds (410m) E of Pentico Farm (6.1 km), Barrow on Coombe Down, 1070yds (980m) NE of Upper Poughcombe (7.1 km).

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