Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm

Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm

England
List entry 1016326
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a widespread burial type dating to the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity and territorial markers within prehistoric communities. The barrow's survival as an archaeological feature provides evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016326. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm?

Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016326.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm?

Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt 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 1016326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sharpridge field system (8.9 km), Preshute Down field system (9 km), Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Barbury Barn (9 km).

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