Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery.

Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery.

England
List entry 1008459
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the 'Sanctuary' is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery in Wiltshire. The barrow belongs to the characteristic bowl barrow type, a common sepulchral form of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period. It occupies a strategic position within a significant ceremonial landscape that includes the Sanctuary, a ritual monument of Neolithic and Bronze Age date. The barrow cemetery at Overton Hill represents an important concentration of burials and demonstrates the enduring ritual significance of this location across multiple periods of prehistory.

Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery.?

Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the 'Sanctuary' is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008459.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery.?

Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery. 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 1008459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (4.2 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (4.3 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (4.3 km).

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