Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common

Bowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common

England
List entry 1011002
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of prehistoric burial practices in southern England, likely constructed between the fourth and second millennia BC. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials and functioned as focal points for ritual activity within their local landscape. The barrow's survival and scheduled designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of early funerary tradition in the Wiltshire downlands.

Bowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011002. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common?

Bowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011002.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common?

Bowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common 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 1011002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Mount Ararat, 550m east of Burrows Farm (8.7 km), Two bowl barrows on Mount Ararat, 865m and 910m north east of Stephen's Castle (8.9 km), Medieval settlement 750m north west of Knowlton (9.1 km).

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