Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 200m south east of Middle Farm

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Middle Farm

England
List entry 1010889
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Middle Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of prehistoric funerary practice, constructed to mark and contain human remains or grave goods. Such monuments are common across Wiltshire's chalk downlands, reflecting patterns of settlement and ritual activity during the third and second millennia before the present era. The site's survival and protection as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of early communities' relationship with the landscape and their practices of commemoration and burial.

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Middle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010889. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 200m south east of Middle Farm?

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Middle Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010889.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 200m south east of Middle Farm?

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Middle 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 1010889.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 200m south east of Middle Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 540m south east of Druid's Head Farm (6.1 km), Stapleford Castle (6.7 km), Round barrow SE of Cowdown Farm (7.1 km).

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