Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 400m west of Normanton Gorse

Bowl barrow 400m west of Normanton Gorse

England
List entry 1010831
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 400m west of Normanton Gorse is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. The barrow is a characteristic example of the round burial mounds that were constructed across southern England during the Bronze Age, typically serving as communal or elite burial places. Its location within the densely barrow-rich landscape of Salisbury Plain reflects the concentration of Bronze Age funerary activity in this region. The monument remains an important archaeological asset contributing to the understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practices and land use in Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow 400m west of Normanton Gorse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010831. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 400m west of Normanton Gorse?

Bowl barrow 400m west of Normanton Gorse is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010831.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 400m west of Normanton Gorse?

Bowl barrow 400m west of Normanton Gorse 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 1010831.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 400m west of Normanton Gorse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork W of Woodford Clump (5.6 km), Newton Barrow (5.8 km), Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood (8 km).

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