Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 500m north of the A303 on Countess Farm

Bowl barrow 500m north of the A303 on Countess Farm

England
List entry 1009150
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m north of the A303 on Countess Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, a common funerary structure across prehistoric southern England. Such monuments typically served as focal points for community burial practices and often contained interred remains with associated grave goods, though specific artefactual evidence at this particular site would require archaeological documentation. The barrow's survival into the modern period, despite its proximity to the A303 road corridor, attests to its archaeological importance within the landscape of Wiltshire's rich prehistoric heritage.

Bowl barrow 500m north of the A303 on Countess Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009150. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 500m north of the A303 on Countess Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m north of the A303 on Countess Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009150.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 500m north of the A303 on Countess Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m north of the A303 on Countess 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 1009150.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 500m north of the A303 on Countess Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gomeldon deserted village (7.9 km), Newton Barrow (8.2 km), A pond barrow and a bowl barrow 200m south east of St Mary's Church forming outliers to a round barrow cemetery at Winterbourne Gunner (8.3 km).

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