Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse

Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse

England
List entry 1013021
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. The monument survives as a rounded earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type across the Wiltshire downlands dating to the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The barrow's proximity to the Alton White Horse, a chalk figure of later date, places it within a landscape rich in archaeological features spanning multiple periods.

Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013021. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse?

Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013021.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse?

Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse 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 1013021.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Swanborough Tump (4.4 km), The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden (5.8 km), Medieval village site (6.2 km).

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