Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 1km west of Sheppard's Farm Dairy

Bowl barrow 1km west of Sheppard's Farm Dairy

England
List entry 1012439
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 1km west of Sheppard's Farm Dairy is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a low earthen mound with a circular plan, typical of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as burial places for individuals of presumably elevated status within prehistoric communities. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 1km west of Sheppard's Farm Dairy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012439. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 1km west of Sheppard's Farm Dairy?

Bowl barrow 1km west of Sheppard's Farm Dairy is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012439.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 1km west of Sheppard's Farm Dairy?

Bowl barrow 1km west of Sheppard's Farm Dairy 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 1012439.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 1km west of Sheppard's Farm Dairy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in The Belt, 350m north east of Hill Barn (9.5 km), Linear earthwork in Savernake Forest, S of Great Lodge Bottom (9.9 km), Wansdyke: section 610yds (560m) NW of Wernham Farm to 250yds (230m) SW of New Buildings (10 km).

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