Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 150m north of the A303 on Countess Farm

Bowl barrow 150m north of the A303 on Countess Farm

England
List entry 1009151
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 150m north of the A303 on Countess Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as focal points for ritual and interment activities across southern England. Its survival in the landscape, despite proximity to the modern A303 road, provides archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice in this region of Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow 150m north of the A303 on Countess Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009151. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 150m north of the A303 on Countess Farm?

Bowl barrow 150m north of the A303 on Countess Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009151.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 150m north of the A303 on Countess Farm?

Bowl barrow 150m north of the A303 on Countess 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 1009151.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 150m north of the A303 on Countess Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gomeldon deserted village (7.6 km), Newton Barrow (7.8 km), A pond barrow and a bowl barrow 200m south east of St Mary's Church forming outliers to a round barrow cemetery at Winterbourne Gunner (8.1 km).

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