Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m south west of Longbarrow Cross Roads, west of A360

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Longbarrow Cross Roads, west of A360

England
List entry 1011045
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Longbarrow Cross Roads, west of A360 is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire on the Salisbury Plain. The monument comprises a simple hemispherical earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common funerary monument type erected during the Bronze Age period, approximately 2000-700 BC. Such barrows served as burial places, often containing cremated or inhumed remains, and frequently held grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of contemporary communities. The site's location on the chalk downland of Salisbury Plain places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric monuments, contributing to the broader archaeological and historical significance of the region.

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Longbarrow Cross Roads, west of A360 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011045. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m south west of Longbarrow Cross Roads, west of A360?

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Longbarrow Cross Roads, west of A360 is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire on the Salisbury Plain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011045.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m south west of Longbarrow Cross Roads, west of A360?

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Longbarrow Cross Roads, west of A360 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 1011045.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m south west of Longbarrow Cross Roads, west of A360?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newton Barrow (5.6 km), Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood (7.2 km), Heath Wood earthwork (7.9 km).

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