Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 50m north of Barrow Farm

Bowl barrow 50m north of Barrow Farm

England
List entry 1012262
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 50m north of Barrow Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as a low, rounded earthwork typical of bowl barrow construction, a form of funerary monument that became widespread during the early and middle Bronze Age periods. Such barrows functioned as burial places for individuals of some status within their communities and often contained cremated or inhumed remains, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival as a designated heritage asset reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practice and social organisation in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 50m north of Barrow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012262. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 50m north of Barrow Farm?

Bowl barrow 50m north of Barrow Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012262.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 50m north of Barrow Farm?

Bowl barrow 50m north of Barrow 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 1012262.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 50m north of Barrow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's Grave (Martinsell Hill) (5.9 km), Knap Hill camp near Alton Priors (7.1 km), Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery (7.3 km).

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