Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn

Bowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn

England
List entry 1017705
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple mound typical of bowl barrow construction, a common funerary tradition during the Bronze Age period when such monuments served as burial places for individuals of some status. The site's location in the Wiltshire landscape reflects the distribution of Bronze Age ceremonial and burial sites across southern England. Like other barrows of its type and period, it represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices and social organisation.

Bowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017705. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn?

Bowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017705.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn?

Bowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn 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 1017705.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knoll Camp hillfort, cross dyke, linear earthwork and hollow ways near Damerham Knoll (9.6 km), Medieval manorial buildings (uninhabited parts) (9.8 km), Bowl barrow 330m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common (10.4 km).

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