Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages

Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages

England
List entry 1012794
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as a circular earthen mound, a characteristic form of burial constructed during the Bronze Age period when such monuments were commonly raised over inhumed or cremated remains. Bowl barrows of this type represent a significant category of prehistoric burial architecture across southern England and the Wessex region, reflecting the social and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities. The monument is designated as a nationally important archaeological site, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial custom and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012794. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages?

Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012794.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages?

Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages 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 1012794.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm (8 km), Old Hat Barrow, bowl barrow (8 km), Everleigh Barrows (8.6 km).

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