Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 340m east of Stockport

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport

England
List entry 1015029
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument form in southern England during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows were constructed as burial mounds, often containing cremated or inhumed remains, and frequently served as focal points for ritual activity and communal memory within prehistoric communities. The site's designation as a scheduled monument recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport?

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015029.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport?

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport 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 1015029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner (7 km), Fussell's long barrow (7.5 km), Old Sarum (7.6 km).

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