Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood

Bowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood

England
List entry 1012492
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of Early Bronze Age funerary practice, dating to approximately 2000–1500 BCE. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods including pottery and metalwork. The site's preservation and official designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012492. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood?

Bowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012492.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood?

Bowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood 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 1012492.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows in Chaddenwick Furze (8.6 km), Enclosure and bowl barrow on Charnage Down, north west of Chaddenwick Hill (8.8 km), Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (9.3 km).

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