Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1014036
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated within a notable barrow cemetery in Wiltshire. The structure comprises a simple earthen mound of circular form, characteristic of bowl barrows that served as burial monuments during prehistoric periods. Its location within the cemetery context, in proximity to the East Kennett long barrow, indicates the site's integration into a landscape of ritual and mortuary activity spanning multiple generations. The monument remains a significant archaeological feature of the Wiltshire downlands, contributing to understanding of prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated within a notable barrow cemetery in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014036.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery 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 1014036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 200m east of East Kennett long barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (3.2 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (3.2 km).

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