Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1013364
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery in Wiltshire. The barrow comprises a circular earthwork mound typical of Bronze Age burial practice, constructed as a ceremonial setting for one or more interments. As a component of the larger cemetery complex, it contributes to evidence of sustained ritual use and settlement patterns during the Bronze Age in this region of Wiltshire. The monument remains a designated heritage asset of archaeological importance, preserving information about prehistoric funerary practices and landscape organisation.

Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013364. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013364.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery 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 1013364.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended settlement on Aughton Down, 450m north of Croft Barn (7.3 km), Everleigh Barrows (8.3 km), Bowl barrow, Round Down Copse (8.4 km).

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