Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 240m east of The Penning

Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning

England
List entry 1015025
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site consists of a circular burial mound characteristic of bowl barrow type earthworks, which were constructed during the Bronze Age as elite burial monuments. Bowl barrows of this period typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods such as pottery and metalwork, reflecting the status of the deceased. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and remains a significant archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in the region.

Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015025. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning?

Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015025.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning?

Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning 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 1015025.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barford Down milestone (6.2 km), Village cross (7 km), Wick Ball camp, the Common (8.2 km).

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