Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill

Bowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill

England
List entry 1013044
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as a round mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, a common funerary structure of prehistoric England. Such monuments typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual and communal memory within their landscapes. The site's designation reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practice in the Wiltshire chalk downlands.

Bowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013044. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill?

Bowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013044.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill?

Bowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill 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 1013044.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 1km west of Tan Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (1.5 km), Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill (3.7 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (3.9 km).

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