Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm

Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm

England
List entry 1015223
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow comprises a circular mound of earth and stone typical of Bronze Age funerary practice, constructed to cover one or more inhumations or cremations. Such monuments, commonly found across Wiltshire's chalk downlands, represent significant investments in labour and indicate the elevated social status of those interred within them. The barrow forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments characteristic of this region.

Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015223. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm?

Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015223.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm?

Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm 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 1015223.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruined church of SS Mary and Nicholas (7 km), Barrow in Wilton Park (7.9 km), Churchyard cross (8.6 km).

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