Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 450m south-west of Savernake Lodge

Bowl barrow 450m south-west of Savernake Lodge

England
List entry 1013314
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 450m south-west of Savernake Lodge is a prehistoric burial mound located in Wiltshire, situated within the Savernake Forest estate. The monument consists of a simple hemispherical earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form in southern England during the Bronze Age. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status of the deceased. The site's preservation within managed woodland has helped maintain its archaeological integrity as part of the wider Bronze Age burial landscape of the Savernake area.

Bowl barrow 450m south-west of Savernake Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 450m south-west of Savernake Lodge?

Bowl barrow 450m south-west of Savernake Lodge is a prehistoric burial mound located in Wiltshire, situated within the Savernake Forest estate. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013314.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 450m south-west of Savernake Lodge?

Bowl barrow 450m south-west of Savernake Lodge 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 1013314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 450m south-west of Savernake Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crowdown Clump earthwork (Godsbury) (8.7 km), Round barrow on Easton Down (8.9 km), Tow Barrow: a long barrow on Wexcombe Down (9.7 km).

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