Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 25m north of The Cursus

Bowl barrow 25m north of The Cursus

England
List entry 1009073
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 25m north of The Cursus is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow forms part of the broader landscape of ritual and funerary monuments in the region, situated in proximity to The Cursus, a Neolithic linear ceremonial structure. As a bowl barrow, the monument would originally have consisted of a raised earthen mound constructed over a central burial deposit, representing a typical funerary form of the Bronze Age period. The site's location within this concentrated area of ancient monuments contributes to understanding patterns of settlement and ceremonial activity across successive prehistoric periods in Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow 25m north of The Cursus is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009073. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 25m north of The Cursus?

Bowl barrow 25m north of The Cursus is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009073.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 25m north of The Cursus?

Bowl barrow 25m north of The Cursus 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 1009073.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 25m north of The Cursus?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ancient cultivation terraces (7.3 km), Enclosure NW of Downbarn West (7.4 km), Round barrow E of Downbarn West (7.9 km).

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